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Luxury hotel, complete with 24-hour art museum, commits to Des Moines tower development

The Des Moines arts scene could reach new heights with a luxury hotel that will lend its name and operational savvy to a 131-room hotel planned for the Fifth development in downtown Des Moines.

Louisville, …

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Nov. 15: Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business!

Host: Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
About: Join the Urbandale Chamber for wine and food sampling, a silent auction, live music and our awards program. We will be honoring our 2018 Citizen of the Year and …

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Coralville’s Zero Energy Systems lays off 40, more to come

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A Coralville company that filed for bankruptcy protection amid a dispute with its lender has let go 40 employees. Zero Energy Systems laid off its entire production staff effective today. More layoffs are …

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Jury to retire from CEO role at Iowa Credit Union League

The Iowa Credit Union League today announced that its chief executive officer, Pat Jury, will transition to a consulting role with ICUL and its holding company, effective June 29. Jury has been president and CEO …

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Ford to receive honorary doctorate from Drake University

Wayne Ford, a longtime Iowa elected official and nonprofit leader, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Drake University’s commencement ceremony on May 20. Ford, who grew up in the inner city …

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Capital Crossroads plans mental health events

The Wellness Capital of Capital Crossroads will host a series of public conversations on mental health issues. The series begins May 22 with a general update on mental health in Central Iowa. On the panel: Nicole Beaman, …

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Tax reform bill allows cities to vote alone on local option sales tax

The Iowa Legislature will give Des Moines and West Des Moines, along with other Polk County cities, another shot, or as many as it takes, at passing a local option sales tax, this time without …

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May 30: iPhone Hacks for Building Brand Content

Host: Social Media Club Des Moines 
About: Don’t have a professional camera, and struggling to take professional-looking photos and video for your social media channels? Reese Strickland, director of photography at Meredith Corp., is here …

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Midwest bike shop chain Erik’s to buy Rasmussen’s

Rasmussen’s Bicycle Shop in West Des Moines announced an agreement for the 44-year-old family business to be sold to Erik’s Bike Shop. With the purchase, which is expected to occur Wednesday, the shop will become the …

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SBA names Iowa award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Lori Day, president of FocusFirst in Windsor Heights, as the Iowa SBA Women in Business Champion of the Year. Day started FocusFirst in 2002 to provide coaching, consulting …