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New Fairfield By Marriott opens in Norwalk

A new Fairfield By Marriott opened last week in Norwalk. The developer said the city of about 15,000 people has the demand to support a hotel because of recent growth. Photo submitted by Ryan Jensen with Compound…
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Elwell reopens neighborhood hardware store in Ankeny

Ankeny Hardware reopened earlier this year in the space previously occupied by Mistress Brewing Co. at 1802 N. Ankeny Blvd. after the Denny Elwell Co. purchased the business from the Rich DeReus family following DeReus’…
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Hubbell expands into Omaha multifamily market

A digital rendering of Hubbell Realty Co.’s new Sagebrook multifamily development in La Vista, Neb., a suburb of Omaha. The development is the next step in Hubbell’s expansion into the Omaha market. Photo submitted by…
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: City of Des Moines buys land for pump station in Market District

The city of Des Moines paid Diamond Investment Properties LLC $1.35 million for property at 111 S.E. Seventh St. in the Market District, Polk County real estate records show.  The 1.6-acre parcel includes two buildings …

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Multicultural reception set for Sept. 26

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will partner with Drake University and the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Des Moines to host a multicultural reception on Sept. 26. Multicultural receptions provide opportunities for the …

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Nominations open for Lead DSM’s Distinguished Leadership Awards

Lead DSM is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards honor alumni of any Lead DSM program, recognizing those who exemplify community leadership. The three honors that will be awarded are:

A.…
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Latino Trade Network hosting panel discussion on developing a positive mindset

The Latino Trade Network, a program operated by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce designed for Latino entrepreneurs, business owners and working professionals, will hold a lunch and learn event on developing a positive …

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Veridian’s Racial Economic Equity Incubator receives national recognition

Veridian Credit Union was recently recognized for work leading a Racial Economic Equity (REE) Incubator with community partners in Waterloo. Veridian is one of nine credit unions across the U.S. leading REE Incubators designed to …

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ICON receives $1M boost from federal government for Fleur Drive dam project

Stephanie Oppel, executive director of ICON Water Trails, speaks during a news conference on Friday morning where $1 million in federal funding was announced for ICON’s Fleur Drive dam mitigation project on the Raccoon River. …
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Grants connect schools with local fresh food

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is providing $2,000 grants for schools to buy fresh food from local farmers, according to a news release. The grants will go to 137 school districts and …