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PROJECT UPDATE: Amphitheater

Work is progressing on the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines. Photo by Kathy A. Bolten

WHAT: Jamie Hurd Amphitheater  WHERE: 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
PROJECT VALUE: $2.4 million
OWNER: City of West Des Moines
CONTRACTOR: Corell…
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Apartment buildings planned in West Des Moines

Two five-story apartment buildings are planned at 545 and 565 Market St., members of West Des Moines’ development and planning council subcommittee learned this week. The buildings would each have 58 units. City staff is…
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Site plan for new Casey’s approved

The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission this week approved a site plan for a Casey’s General Store that would be constructed at 4580 114th St. The 4,160-square-foot convenience store would include seven fuel stations covered …

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Des Moines board approves design for proposed clinic for veterans

A proposal to transform a vacant retail store into an outpatient clinic for veterans was approved this week by Des Moines’ Urban Design Review Board.
    Johnson Healthcare Real Estate was selected by the U.S.…
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Developers say Google Fiber’s entry into market will provide competition among internet providers, lower costs

A plan unveiled last week to provide every West Des Moines residence and business with high-speed internet access has developers looking forward to the possibility of having the service installed in areas where current internet …

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Reynolds evaluating new mitigation orders as COVID-19 rises in Iowa

Iowa Capital Dispatch: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday she is reexamining the state’s response to COVID-19 in light of the growing positive cases, particularly among young adults. Reynolds said she is analyzing the state’s seven- …

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Des Moines Public Schools approves agreement with Drake to build stadium

Des Moines Register: The Des Moines school board unanimously approved an agreement with Drake University on Tuesday night to build a $19.5 million stadium and awarded a design contract for the project despite objections from residents. …

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Double Up Food Bucks expanding to more than 100 stores

Iowans facing food insecurity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to get free fruits and vegetables at more than 100 grocery stores statewide. This month, 106 Fareway stores, 13 Hy-Vee stores …

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Fareway Stores launch checkout aisle fundraiser for Variety — the Children’s Charity

Fareway Stores Inc. partnered with Variety — the Children’s Charity to conduct the annual “Round up at the Register” fundraiser July 6-25. Customers will have the opportunity to round up their grocery bill to the …

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Black Iowa Business Directory goes live

The Black Iowa Business Directory, an initiative led by the Director’s Council and the Financial Empowerment Center, is live online. The platform is designed to list statewide Black-owned businesses and allow customers to search for Black-owned …