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Governor creates ‘Empower Rural Iowa’ task forces in executive order

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the creation of three “Empower Rural Iowa” task forces to address the lack of housing, broadband and leadership development in rural regions of the state, reports Radio Iowa. The initiative is co-chaired …

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Downtown Chamber wins national ACCE award

Facebook and Twitter are buzzing this morning with the news that the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce has won the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s Chamber of the Year Award in Division 1. …

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First Fleet Concerts, People’s Productions in line to book Water Works events

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation is in negotiations to have two local companies, First Fleet Concerts and People’s Productions, book events for the planned stage and outdoor recreation space on the east end …

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A measure of future construction remains positive after slower growth in June

Billings to architecture firms slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, the American Institute of Architects said. The organization’s billings index, which is an indicator of future construction activity, was 51.3 …

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LCS acquires New Jersey retirement community

Des Moines-based LCS has acquired Arbor Glen, a life plan community, formerly referred to as a continuing care retirement community, in Bridgewater, N.J., according to a release. At the time of closing, the community’s name …

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Waukee one of the 10 fastest-growing suburbs in the U.S.

Waukee came in at No. 9 on a list of the country’s 10 fastest-growing suburbs compiled by real estate website Realtor.com. The city made the list based on its construction boom, home appreciation and population growth, …

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Hubbell plans age-restricted, affordable apartments at Melbourne

Hubbell Realty Co. will begin construction in September on the final phase of Melbourne Apartments, adding two age-restricted buildings that will be a new concept for the affordable housing community, according to a release. The …

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Christensen considering single-family market in downtown Des Moines

The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider exceptions and variances to zoning codes when it meets July 25 that could clear the way for developer Jake Christensen to construct six single-family homes at …

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Development grants awarded in Clarke County

The Clarke County Development Corp. has awarded $480,000 in grants to community organizations, based in large part on revenues from Lakeside Casino in Osceola. Among the grants were $25,000 to Clarke County for for improvements …

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Indianola modifies tax abatement program

The Indianola City Council recently upgraded its residential tax abatement program to a sliding scale from 100 percent of the value added by new construction to 20 percent over five years. The old program offered …