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Speaker lineup announced for WDM women’s conference

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the mentor lineup for its eighth annual Mentoring for Women Conference on Sept. 19 at the West Des Moines Marriott. The event aims to give Central Iowa women …

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Botanical Garden capital campaign receives $50,000 gift

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has announced the receipt of a $50,000 gift from the GuideOne Foundation as part of its “Welcome, Gather, Grow” capital campaign. The foundation selects organizations that share a common …

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World Food and Music Festival programming announced

The World Food and Music Festival has announced its 2025 programming. The festival will be Aug. 22-Aug. 24 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. There will be more than 50 food vendors representing …

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Several Iowa transportation projects move forward

The Iowa Transportation Commission met in Corning today and approved funding for several projects.

The commission approved $9.6 million for aviation programs:

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $6.7 million for a variety of aviation safety…
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Apartment properties acquired by Canadian firm for $183.8 million

Avenue Living, a Canadian owner and operator of residential rental properties, has spent $183.8 million to acquire apartment properties in Altoona, Grimes, Urbandale and West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.

Avenue Living, …

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Architectural activity shifts to more medium-sized, diverse projects, report says

Architectural activity has involved a more diverse variety of medium-sized projects in small communities during the second quarter of 2025, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Iowa Chapter’s market survey and report for …

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New industrial construction stagnant in Q2, vacancy rates dip, market reports show

Leasing activity slowed and speculative development remained on hold in the second quarter, according to industrial market reports from area brokerage firms.

Vacancy rates dipped slightly in the second quarter, the reports showed, with more …

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Grimes company’s technology helps find design changes before construction begins

A new business in Grimes is offering what its leaders say is the future of construction and design, and could potentially help save big money in the process.

Walk Your Plans opened at 1500 S.E. …

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Iowa students receive scholarships for manufacturing training

Elevated Iowa, an Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation program, has awarded eight $500 scholarships to recent Iowa high school graduates who are pursuing manufacturing-related education at one of the state’s 15 community colleges. …

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Bankers group-sponsored steer named 2025 state fair grand champion

WHO-AM radio Morning Show host Jeff Angelo and Brenna Thie with Jimmy, the Iowa State Fair’s 2025 Governor’s Charity Steer Show Grand Champion. Photo courtesy of Iowa Bankers Association

Jimmy, a steer raised by Brenna …