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Keynote sessions at WLC to be livestreamed

Women Lead Change will offer its annual Central Iowa conference in person and virtually through a live stream this year, the organizer announced this week. Keynote speakers such as Kindra Hall, Ather Williams III and …

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UPDATE: LILLIS LOFTS

A view from the southeast of the Lillis Lofts at  will include 43 two- and three-bedroom units. Architectural rendering by ID8 Architects PLC.

 

WHAT: Lillis Lofts, originally called Merle Hay Apartments
WHERE: 6313 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
PROJECT …

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Input sought for University Avenue Corridor plan


The cities of West Des Moines and Clive are seeking public input on the redevelopment plan for the University Avenue Corridor. Located between 22nd Street/Northwest 86th Street and Interstate Highways 35/80, this stretch of University …

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New venture aims to connect developers with investors

Jackie Johansen, who often describers herself as a connector, has quietly started a new venture that connects developers in need of equity for projects and investors who have money they want to invest in projects.…

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Des Moines board approves landmark designation for Varsity Theater

Prospective buyers of the historic Varsity Theater cleared a hurdle Tuesday when Des Moines’ Landmark Review Board agreed to designate the property a landmark.

The Des Moines Film Society, which has made an offer to…
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Alzheimer’s Association Purple Soiree postponed

Based on guidance from federal and local public health authorities, the Purple Soiree originally planned by the Alzheimer’s Association for June 5 at the Meadows Event & Conference Center in Altoona has been postponed until …

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United Fire & Casualty to transfer personal lines business to Nationwide

United Fire & Casualty has reached a deal for its independent insurance agents to transfer its personal lines policies to Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., the Corridor Business Journal reported. The move represents a strategic refocusing by the …

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Des Moines council approves zoning change, clearing way for event venue

Plans to build an event center on the western edge of Des Moines cleared a big hurdle Monday when the City Council approved a request to change the zoning of two parcels where the structure …

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Wells Fargo rated ‘Outstanding’ by OCC for community reinvestment

Wells Fargo & Co. announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Iowa is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for …

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Water Works board to discuss CEO search

The Des Moines Water Works Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet this afternoon to continue its discussion about its search for a new CEO. Today’s meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., and it will …