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Arcadia office building undergoing $6 million makeover
The Arcadia office building in West Des Moines will undergo a $6 million makeover that when completed will provide employees with more modern work spaces and amenities, the property’s owners said.
The four-story building at …
Will arena for Buccaneers get built at Merle Hay Mall?
In November 2020, much excitement was generated by Merle Hay Mall’s owner’s announcement that former department store space in the center would get new life as the home arena for the Des Moines Buccaneers and …
Read MoreGoogle, INREC to support ‘batch and build’ water quality projects in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that Google, through a grant to the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council (INREC), will provide $150,000 in funding to support ongoing Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy Foundation contributes $100k in collective impact to local nonprofits
Holmes Murphy is providing $100,000 in philanthropic contributions to 25 nonprofit organizations across the United States, including six in Iowa, through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. The nonprofits in Iowa that will receive …
Read MoreLuxury townhome development under construction along Ingersoll Avenue
Construction is underway on a four-building, 16-unit luxury townhome project being built on a nearly 1-acre site along Ingersoll Avenue that previously sported a dilapidated apartment building.
Urbandale-based Platinum Development Co. is building the project …
Department of Revenue continues to modernize procedures for taxpayers
The Iowa Department of Revenue is in the third phase of a multiyear initiative aimed at modernizing and simplifying procedures for both individual taxpayers and businesses across the state. On Nov. 13, the state will …
Read More2023 Prometheus Award winners announced
The Technology Association of Iowa recognized the winners of the 2023 Prometheus Awards Thursday during a ceremony at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.
The annual Prometheus Awards gathers innovators and …
Read MoreCity of Waukee seeks public input for aquatic center feasibility study
The city of Waukee is exploring the potential development of an outdoor aquatic center and conducting a feasibility study to see if there is enough public support. Residents of all ages can join an interactive …
Read MoreMainframe hires Julia Franklin as new executive director
Mainframe Studios has chosen Julia Franklin to serve as its next executive director. Starting Dec. 1, she will lead the thriving arts hub on downtown’s north side, which opened in 2017 and is now the …
Read MoreState banking officials close Citizens Bank in Sac City
Citizens Bank, located in Sac City, was closed on Friday by the Iowa Division of Banking after examiners discovered “significant” loan losses not previously reported by the bank, the state agency announced.
The Federal Deposit …