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Carlisle High recognized for Hispanic student achievement

Carlisle High School was among five schools honored today by the State Board of Education for their work to raise achievement among groups of students who traditionally face challenges in the classroom. The Breaking Barriers …

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Need capital? Partnership offers advice

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has two events coming related to raising capital. The Capital for Your Business seminar is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Partnership. This event will examine bank …

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Small-business index shows optimism for economy, revenues

Small-business owners across the United States began 2018 feeling very positive about the overall economy and outlook for their businesses, according to results from the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index released today. The survey, taken just after …

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Takeaway from 2018 Economic Forecast event

Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, said 2018 looks to be a strong year buoyed by tax reform and metrowide efforts.

“Our queue is strong, and the regional economic trends are all …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Philadelphia pushes forward on creating drug safe-injection sites

While Iowa’s problem with opioid prescriptions can’t compare with some states, deaths from the drug have quadrupled in 20 years, as we reported in October, according to a report from the University of Iowa Injury …

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Renewable fuels summit speaker to weigh challenges

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit Jan. 30 will feature a talk on changes to the industry, including the growth of the electric vehicles industry. Neelesh Nerurkar, vice president and senior analyst of Clearview Energy Partners …

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Iowa homeless programs to receive $9 million in federal funds

Programs that assist homeless individuals and families in Des Moines and Polk County will receive $3.4 million in federal funds to boost their efforts, the Iowa Finance Authority said. The funds are provided via the …

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West Bancorporation takes a quick hit from tax bill, still reports record earnings for 2017

West Bancorporation Inc. reported record net income of $23.1 million for 2017, compared with $23 million the previous year, according to a release. West Bancorporation took a $2.3 million hit to earnings in the fourth …

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Market One project in Des Moines receives national technology award

MODUS has received the ASHRAE National Technology Award for the Market One development in Des Moines. The award identifies engineering excellence for the restoration of an existing commercial building and is highly regarded throughout the …

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R&R adds a third industrial building at Prairie Business Park in Grimes

R&R Realty Group is building a third warehouse at its Prairie Business Park development in Grimes. “Demand continues to be at an all-time high for industrial space,” R&R President Mark Rupprecht said in a statement. …