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Norwalk purchasing land for new library
The city of Norwalk has partnered with Diligent Development to build a new Norwalk Easter Public Library within the new Norwalk Central development near the corner of East 18th Street and Chatham Avenue. Construction for …
Read MoreDaisy Brand awarded state, local incentives for $626 million facility in Boone
National dairy product manufacturer Daisy Brand LLC has been awarded $67.185 million in combined state and local incentives for its planned $626.57 million investment for a new 750,000-square-foot facility in Boone.
The Iowa Economic Development …
Waukee Leadership Institute announces new brand
The Waukee Leadership Institute unveiled a refreshed brand identity. The new visual identity represents the organization’s “dynamic growth” since its inception in 2006, according to a news release. The updated brand aims to reflect the …
Read MoreNaig announces 20 Choose Iowa dairy innovation grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Thursday that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 Iowa counties have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation grants. The cost-share grants are intended to help small dairies with less …
Read MorePartnership announces 2024 dates for Out to Lunch series
The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced its schedule for Out to Lunch, a series of midday summer events that will take place in various locations in downtown Des Moines. The events will take place every …
Read MoreIowa’s labor force continues to shrink
Iowa’s labor force participation rate continued to shrink in March, the fourth consecutive month the rate has declined, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.
In March, the state’s labor force participation rate was 67%, the lowest …
Read MorePremier housing development planned for northeast Ankeny
The construction of a new premier housing development in Ankeny could begin as soon as this fall, a representative for DRA Properties, the developer of the project, said.
The development is located in an area …
YMCA invites Greater Des Moines region to participate in community needs assessment
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is conducting a community needs assessment as part of its strategic planning process and is inviting everyone in the region to share their feedback. The survey covers a wide …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Chamber announces 2024 Citizen, Emerging Citizen of the Year
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the city of West Des Moines jointly announced two honorees: Al Womble is the 2024 Citizen of the Year; Caitlin Clark is the 2024 Emerging Citizen of …
Read MoreHy-Vee to expand into Indiana with pending acquisition of grocery chain
Hy-Vee Inc. is expanding its footprint in the Midwest by acquiring a northwest Indiana grocery chain with 22 stores, the West Des Moines-based grocer announced today.
The acquisition of the Strack & Van Til Food …
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