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Iowa Business Council members expect flat growth, for the moment

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The Iowa Business Council today released its latest member poll, the second quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which sits at 57.41, an increase of 0.27 points from the previous survey, …

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Landus and Landwerx announce restructuring

Landus, an Iowa-based agricultural cooperative, has announced Landwerx, its agricultural innovation hub that launched in 2023, will now operate independently. The shift aims to allow both organizations to focus on different goals as Landwerx is …

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Johnston-Grimes fire district appoints new fire chief

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District announced it has appointed Percy Coleman as its new fire chief, succeeding Jim Clark, who plans to retire Thursday. Coleman brings 29 years of experience in the Des Moines Fire …

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70-plus organizations relaunch Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City and Quad Cities Chamber are a few of more than 70 chambers of commerce and business organizations in over 30 states to relaunch …

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Report analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law

Iowa’s new hands-free driving law took effect Tuesday, banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Photo courtesy Getty Images

Iowa’s newly passed hands-free driving law went into effect Tuesday, and a report from Common …

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American Equity, city of Des Moines, eye early 2026 for move to former Nationwide building

The above rendering from BNIM Architects shows the open concept of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.’s space in the former Nationwide building on Locust Street in downtown Des Moines. The company announced last year…
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2 new speculative warehouses under construction in Bondurant

Construction is underway on two warehouse projects at 2151 and 2201 Shiloh Rose Parkway S.W. in Bondurant. The development by Temple Real Estate Services is across the street from Amazon’s sortation facility. Photo courtesy of Temple…
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UPDATE: City Council approves RFP for armory, sharing agreement with county for parking lot redevelopment

The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to issue a request for proposals for the Argonne Armory. Business Record file photo

The Des Moines City Council has voted to issue a request for proposals on …

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New parking garage at DSM International Airport opens

The new parking garage at Des Moines International Airport opened this week, adding 1,100 covered spaces for travelers and marking a milestone in the airport improvement project which includes construction of a new terminal. Photo…
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: 3 downtown Des Moines properties sold in past week

Three’s Car Garage LLC, located in Des Moines, paid Garland Enterprises LLC $1.5 million for two parcels in downtown Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. One parcel at 1304 Locust St. includes a two-story, …