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South Story Bank & Trust under new ownership group

South Story Bank & Trust is under new ownership, but its name, staff and locations have not changed. The community bank was recently sold to a new ownership group that includes seasoned Central Iowa bankers Steven …

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Women Helping Women luncheon keynote speaker, honoree announced

Two local business leaders will headline the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center’s 22nd annual Women Helping Women luncheon on May 15 in Des Moines. Mary Riche, a retired therapist and marketing professional, will be honored …

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IBC calls for action on workforce, taxes, housing

The Iowa Business Council today called for state lawmakers to increase spending on workforce development, to address needs in child care and housing, and to revamp the tax code. 

“As we look to 2020, the …

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State family planning program excluding Planned Parenthood has nearly 75% drop in use

A state-run family planning program that excludes Planned Parenthood from accessing funds has had a nearly 75% drop in the number of people using its services since 2017, the Des Moines Register reports. The 11-page agency …

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Drake establishes conditional admission for CBPA graduate programs

Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration announced it is modifying admission requirements for its graduate programs in an effort to attract more working professionals. Well-qualified applicants may be admitted without having to complete the Graduate …

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W.D.M. parks to move back to City Hall

The West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department plans to move from temporary quarters at the library  back into City Hall, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, on Friday. The office will close at noon Friday for …

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Foundation sells Johnston farmland for $7.3 million

A West Des Moines development and real estate holding group has purchased 120 acres in Johnston and has plans for a development that includes single-family houses, townhomes, and commercial and retail space, Polk County real…
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UPDATE: PROJECT STATUS UPDATE: Johnston City Hall

A photograph from a drone shows the preparation of the ground where a new Johnston City Hall will be constructed. Photo special to the Business Record

Johnston City Hall
WHAT: A new Johnston City Hall that is…
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ICREA meeting

The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec.18 at the Glen Oaks Country Club, 1401 Glen Oaks Drive, West Des Moines.

The featured speaker is Ryan Arnold, Drake University’s community engagement director. Ryan …

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Historic’ east Des Moines building is once again for sale

The building that for 75 years was home to Fairground Hardware is again for sale. An investment group that bought the structure in 2017 has decided not to redevelopment the building. Photo special to the Business…