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Johnston mayor sets 2,500-mile running goal to support local food pantry


For the 11th year, Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld is holding her Run for Food challenge. She’s pledging to run one mile for every bag of food or $10 donated to the Johnston Partnership. Her goal …

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Hospitality group Full Court Press signs lease for former Peace Tree space

Des Moines-based hospitality group Full Court Press Inc. will take over the former Peace Tree Brewing Co. space on East Court Avenue, and according to documents obtained from the city of Des Moines, Fong’s Pizza …

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Hyper Energy Bar looks to continue expansion in 2025

The owner of Hyper Energy Bar said his goal is to build a generational company with a national footprint that will triple in size over the next year.

Hyper Energy Bar, the drive-thru energy drink …

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Huxley to offer business improvement grants

The city of Huxley has created a grant program to support new and expanding businesses in the community.

According to a news release, grants can be used for facade improvements, buying buildings or land, job …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Omaha group buys 24 acres in Pleasant Hill for senior housing project

Immanuel Communities, an Omaha-based organization that operates retirement and senior care housing facilities in Nebraska and Iowa, has acquired nearly 24 acres of undeveloped land in Pleasant Hill, Polk County real estate transactions show.

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GOP legislators rank property tax reform as top 2025 priority during Partnership breakfast

Republican leadership in the Iowa Senate and House made it clear during a panel discussion with Central Iowa business and local elected leaders that GOP lawmakers intend to pursue state property tax reform when the …

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Urbandale selects new city manager

David Jones, Ankeny’s city manager, has been selected to become city manager of the city of Urbandale, the cities announced.

Jones, who begins his new role on Jan. 27, will replace A.J. Johnson, who is retiring …

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Iowa Taxpayers Association holding Annual Tax Symposium this week

The Iowa Taxpayers Association is hosting the 89th Annual Tax Symposium on Thursday and Friday in Altoona. The event will discuss key economic and tax policy developments affecting Iowa’s business community, including a legislative panel …

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Iowa ag department invests $5.2 million to strengthen food supply chain

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more than $5.2 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program. According to a news release, the intent of …

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Financial Center renovation project receives state incentives

Landmark Capital, which owns the Financial Center at 606 Walnut St., plans to convert 15 floors of the office high-rise to over 200 residential units. The project has been awarded nearly $17 million for the…