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Iowa breweries, wineries, distilleries may soon expand types of alcohol production

State-licensed breweries, wineries and distilleries will soon be able to receive a new license to make another kind of alcohol under a new law that Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Wednesday, reports Radio Iowa. The signing took …

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Partnership wins ACCE awards

The Greater Des Moines Partnership won two national Awards of Communications Excellence from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Many of you will recall the “I’m Up” music video at the Annual Dinner, featuring …

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Setka joins city staff

    The city of Des Moines has hired longtime Des Moines public relations exec Al Setka as communications manager. Setka previously was news director at WHO, communications director for Great Ape Trust and a trainer at…
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GSA releases renderings of federal courthouse

A rendering of the proposed federal courthouse shows the five-story building that is planned for 101 Locust St. This view is looking west from Locust Street and the Des Moines River. Provided by U.S. General …

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NOTEBOOK: Guest Opinion: Free speech is sometimes uncomfortable

The First Amendment isn’t long, but it certainly packs a lot of angst into those few words:


“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging …

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Ankeny 10th fastest-growing city in U.S.

New U.S. census data shows Ankeny as the 10th-fastest-growing city in the country for cities of more than 50,000 residents.

The Des Moines suburb had 65,284 residents on July 1, 2018, up 4.6% in a year. Buckeye, …

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New restaurant/bar planned for Uptown Ankeny

Pig n’ Pedal at  710 S.W. Third St. in Ankeny is expected to open by Aug. 1. The restaurant and bar, highlighted in the yellow box, is near the popular High Trestle Trail trailhead and…
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Lake Panorama Realty has new ownership

Lake Panorama Realty, a Guthrie County fixture for more than 40 years, has been sold to Bob Nevitt, broker/owner of Nevitt Real Estate, according to a release. Lake Panorama Realty has been owned since 1998 …

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A positive report from architects, but for how long?

Billings to architecture firms returned to growth territory in April after falling in March, the American Institute of Architects said in a release. The AIA Billing Index for Iowa registered 50.5 last month, up from …

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Statewide home sales down in April, but prices rise

Iowa home sales slumped in April from a year ago, but prices increased 4.5%, the Iowa Association of Realtors said. Sales dropped 6.5% over the period to 3,192, with single-family properties declining 8.5%, offset by …