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Details released for proposed Grand Avenue condo project

When Harry Bookey and Pamela Bass-Bookey walk through their neighborhood on Des Moines’ west side, they often pass a historic stone church at 3750 Grand Ave. that had been home of First Church of Christ, …

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Wind, solar projects halted for one year in Madison County

KCCI-TV: A final vote was held today that halts wind and solar projects in Madison County for one year. The Board of Supervisors had already voted in favor of the moratorium twice. Today, a moratorium to …

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Honeywell to leave Cedar Rapids by year’s end

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Honeywell International plans to close its Safety and Productivity Solutions office in Cedar Rapids by the end of the year, when its lease for the property expires. The Charlotte, N.C.-based business is making …

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Willises receive 2019 Tocqueville Society Award

Rich and Kim Willis have received the 2019 Tocqueville Society Award. The award is United Way of Central Iowa’s highest honor, given annually to an individual or household that exemplifies inspirational and sustained leadership and …

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Fish and Wildlife Service picks MidAmerican Energy’s habitat conservation plan

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monday announced that it has chosen a habitat conservation plan proposed by MidAmerican Energy Co. as the best solution to help preserve certain bat and eagle species at …

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Waterloo bans many employers from asking early questions about criminal history

Officials in Waterloo have approved a measure banning the city and many businesses from asking about applicants’ criminal records in the early stages of the hiring process, reports the Associated Press. The City Council approved a …

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Survey: Majority of Central Iowans distracted on the road — and it’s killing us

Distracted driving may be even more rampant than we realized in Greater Des Moines, according to data from a recent survey by the Travelers Institute. And that’s a risky business that’s leading to record high…
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September overall a good month for Iowa stocks

Fourteen of 20 Iowa-based companies posted stock price gains for the month of September. Six companies posted losses. 

Five companies posted double-digit percentage gains. The top three were Renewable Energy Group Inc. with a 23.34%…
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Oct. 22: Harmony for the Homeless

Host: Central Iowa Shelter & Services and Harmony Delegation Chorus
About: A fun night of music and family to support CISS’s clients through Iowa’s harshest season. Come join us for music from Harmony Delegation Choir …

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ISU Foundation presents Emerging Philanthropist Award

The Iowa State University Foundation has presented the 2019 Order of the Knoll Emerging Philanthropist Award to David and Christine Slump. The couple, who both graduated from Iowa State in 1991, invested in the Marston Hall renovation …