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Fears of hard landing for US economy spark global market turmoil

U.S. stocks on Wall Street plunged at the open today, and Japan’s Nikkei dropped more than 12% as economists feared the U.S. economy could be headed for a recession.

The steep drop comes just days …

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World Food and Music Festival set for Aug. 23-25

The 2024 World Food and Music Festival will be held at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines from Aug. 23 to 25. The event will feature nearly 60 food vendors representing over 30 countries …

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DMACC announces new executive dean of Newton Campus

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Bill Peters has been named the new executive dean of Des Moines Area Community College’s Newton Campus, the college announced Wednesday. Peters started his new role on July 15. He replaces Joe DeHart, …

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Waukee school district to hold ribbon cutting for new aquatic facility

The Waukee Community School District is holding a ribbon cutting on Monday for the natatorium, a new aquatics facility featuring a competition pool. The pool can support two eight-lane competitions simultaneously. The facility, pictured here …

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CSA opens new location as it seeks to retain workers, deliver services

Community Support Advocates hosted a ribbon cutting in June for its new 87,000-square-foot building at 1516 Valley West Drive in West Des Moines. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Dwight Photography

Community Support Advocates President and CEO …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Aug. 2

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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On the Move: Week of Aug. 2

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A look at the Des Moines area home building market

Home buyers unable to find existing homes to purchase are turning to new construction, a more readily available option in a tight market.

In the first six months of 2024, 25% of houses sold in …

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Tours of Des Moines’ ‘Sanford House’ condos available on Aug. 18

The Iowa Architectural Foundation and Iowa Mid-Century Modern plan a mid-century condo tour on Des Moines’ west side on Aug. 18. Participants will tour the “Sanford House” condos at 3660 Grand Ave. and see six …

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36 to participate in next West Des Moines Leadership Academy

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy says 36 people will participate in its 2024-25 program. The aim is to use experiential learning and a community project to help emerging leaders improve leadership effectiveness during the …