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Marshall County now looking at summer for courthouse reopening

Marshalltown Times-Republican: The Marshall County Courthouse may reopen in August, depending on action by the county’s insurer, weather and when contractors are able to start work inside the historic structure. The building has been closed …

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Iowa rises to middle of the pack in U-Haul migration study

Corridor Business Journal: Iowa rose 11 spots in 2019 to become “the No. 30 Growth State in America,” according to the latest U-Haul data analyzing U.S. migration trends. Iowa ranked No. 41 on the annual list …

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Des Moines Community Playhouse begins production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the drama “The Diary of Anne Frank” Jan. 24-Feb 9. The script draws from previously unpublished parts of Anne Frank’s real-life diary as Anne and three family members hide in …

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Registration and sponsorships available for Global Insurance Symposium

The Global Insurance Symposium has opened registration and sponsorship opportunities for the 2020 symposium, which will be held April 21-23 in Des Moines. About 700 insurance and technology leaders from around the globe are expected …

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Secretary of state launches digital outreach efforts to survivors of human trafficking

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the launch of a new digital outreach effort to inform survivors of human trafficking and stalking about resources available to them. Two videos promoting the Safe at Homeconfidentiality program will …

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RAGBRAI, in mea culpa over past philanthropic practices, commits more to Iowa charities

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Following a messy few months for one of Iowa’s iconic institutions, RAGBRAI has committed to give more than $300,000 to Iowa communities and charities this year and $1 million a year within the …

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Polk supervisors announce gift for renovation of halfway house for addiction treatment

The Polk County Board of Supervisors announced a $58,000 gift to Prelude Behavioral Services earmarked for the Bernie Lorenz Recovery House to support infrastructure improvements. The Bernie Lorenz Recovery House is a 90-day transitional living …

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Five insurers approved to offer short-term health plans; more coming

The Iowa Insurance Division has approved five carriers to sell short-term limited duration health plans in 2020, and is working with several other insurers to approve their plans, the agency announced. The plans can provide an affordable …

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Bell Brothers announces ownership, leadership succession

Jason Gassmann, president of Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. in Des Moines, is now the sole owner of the business after purchasing it from his father, Chuck Gassmann. Jason Gassmann has been with Bell Brothers …

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PROJECT STATUS UPDATE: 680 Eighth St.


A five-story building at 680 Eighth St. in downtown Des Moines is being torn down. The property is owned by Principal Financial Group, which has not announced plans for the property’s future use. Photo by Kathy …