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New retail center latest in commercial growth for Polk City

The final touches are almost done on a new retail center in Polk City, which owner Shane Torres said is the first center of its kind in many years in the growing northern Polk County community.

Torres, …

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Downtown Des Moines’ newest apartment development opens

One of the first things Mike Whalen tells people about the Tempo is that it is built like a fortress.

The seven-story residential and commercial project is constructed with insulated concrete form walls that not …

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Iowa, Nebraska attorneys general to address women trucking leaders in Des Moines

The American Trucking Associations announced a partnership with Iowa Motor Truck Association to host the first-ever Women in Motion Symposium on Aug. 14 and 15 in downtown Des Moines. The event will focus on professional …

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Nationwide analysis: Softer rise in producer prices could help tame inflation, lead to September rate cuts

A “softer-than-expected” rise in the producer price index in July, a marker of wholesale inflation, indicates more evidence of falling price pressures that could help tame inflation in the second half of 2024 and lead …

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Casey’s seeks new food, beverage products for stores

Casey’s has announced its first Innovation Summit, a competitive event that will focus on finding brands with new, innovative products to distribute across the retailer’s more than 2,600 stores in 17 states. “Our team at …

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Delta Dental’s Green Room panel to focus on uncovering opportunities for AI at work

The next installation of the Green Room, a virtual conversation series hosted by Delta Dental of Iowa, will focus on artificial intelligence and will be held at noon on Aug. 28. The session will be …

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Ivy College of Business names winners of its 2024 Women in Business Awards

Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business has announced the three winners of its annual Women in Business Awards. Kari Cooling, senior vice president and managing director for brokerage services at Holmes Murphy of Waukee, …

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Historic Peak Mansion acquired by Invest DSM

The two-story house at 1080 22nd St. is among the properties recently acquired by Invest DSM. The house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1900. The photo above shows…
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Invest DSM acquires 10 rental properties in Drake neighborhood

Invest DSM has purchased 10 properties east of Drake Park, including the ones shown above at 1079 and 1077 23rd St. The nonprofit plans on renovating the houses. Photo by John Retzlaff

Invest DSM has purchased …

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WDM Chamber announces speakers for August luncheon

Five area academic leaders will headline the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce August luncheon focused on education’s role in preparing future workforce. According to a news release, the panel will include:

Alejandro Hernandez –…