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Iowa Waste Reduction Center receives grant to enhance brewery pollution prevention
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa has received a $175,159 pollution prevention grant funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pollution Prevention Grant program. The grant will support …
Read MoreBravo Greater Des Moines awards $5.1 million in grants
Bravo Greater Des Moines, the regional arts council that provides funding and support to nonprofit cultural organizations and programs, has awarded over $5.1 million through two grant programs.
Bravo gave $4,908,113 in operating grants to …
Behavioral health recovery center opening in Pleasant Hill Monday
A new behavioral health facility providing comprehensive addiction treatment recovery services is set to open Monday in Pleasant Hill. The ThriveNow Recovery Centers, located at 6132 N.E. 12th Ave. in Pleasant Hill, will provide services …
Read MoreSale of Wells Fargo’s downtown Des Moines properties may be nearing
Iowa Taxpayers Association holding Annual Tax Symposium this week
The Iowa Taxpayers Association is hosting the 89th Annual Tax Symposium on Thursday and Friday in Altoona. The event will discuss key economic and tax policy developments affecting Iowa’s business community, including a legislative panel …
Read MoreIowa ag department invests $5.2 million to strengthen food supply chain
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more than $5.2 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program. According to a news release, the intent of …
Read MoreFinancial Center renovation project receives state incentives
Plans underway to expand RecPlex in West Des Moines
Planning is underway to expand the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex in West Des Moines, a move that would allow the facility to annually host additional events and attract thousands more sports participants and spectators to …
Read MoreEMC Insurance to acquire naming rights for Iowa Event Center’s exhibition hall
Mulcahy named new Des Moines airport executive director
Brian Mulcahy, who has served as assistant executive director of the Des Moines International Airport for the past two years, will move into the top role with the retirement of Kevin Foley next spring, the …
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