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Small fire at vacant downtown building under investigation by Des Moines fire officials

For nearly a year, Kaleidoscope at the Hub in downtown Des Moines has sat empty.


A major skywalk corridor runs through the building, located in middle of downtown at 555 Walnut St. Because the public …

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Mother-daughter entrepreneur duo spurs ‘Dream Builder Junior’ event

Seven-year-old Arden Wong Fortney’s interest in selling kids’ items at her mom’s salon has inspired Des Moines entrepreneur China Wong to help develop and fund an event to give more kids a chance to learn …

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DHS official placed on leave amid federal investigation at Glenwood center

Des Moines Register: The top official at an institution in Glenwood that provides health care to people with severe intellectual disabilities has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into the facility on potential federal …

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DMACC Automotive Program to offer Honda technician training

The DMACC Automotive Program announced today it has received Iowa Department of Education approval to begin offering the Honda PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) Program beginning in fall 2020. The program, co-sponsored by DMACC and …

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19 school districts receive additional STEM BEST funds

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has directed additional support to 19 STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) program partners through the STEM BEST Program Enhancement Fund. Among the Central Iowa school districts receiving awards were …

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Broadlawns announces next chief medical officer

Broadlawns Medical Center has named Yogesh Shah as the organization’s next chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs, effective Jan. 6, 2020, the organization announced today. Shah succeeds Vincent Mandracchia, who retires in …

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Awareness, action and funding urged for Iowa children’s mental health crisis

On average, three children are evaluated for mental health issues every day at Iowa Lutheran Hospital’s emergency department. At the same time, Iowa’s mental health experts say that 80% of children in the state who …

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New Merle Hay Mall arcade, sports bar and restaurant opens today

Des Moines Register: A new arcade, restaurant and sports bar venue opens today in Merle Hay Mall. GameDay is aiming to offer a modern arcade space where people can play the latest car racing game, while …

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Deere & Co. to lay off 57 from Davenport Works

Quad-City Times: More jobs are being cut from John Deere Davenport Works. According to a notification filed with the state of Iowa, Deere & Co. is laying off 57 workers from the Davenport facility. This comes …

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Des Moines City Council moves forward on $25M railroad facility

KCCI-TV: More trains could be headed to Des Moines in 2021. The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to move forward with a $25 million railroad facility on the city’s east side. The transload facility, or …