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Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Iowans struggle to meet basic needs

A report commissioned by Iowa’s United Way organization says 31 percent of Iowans do not make enough to pay for their basic expenses — a figure that mirrors an earlier finding in Polk County and …

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146-residence senior community to open in Ankeny

Des Moines-based Hawkeye Estates will open a new senior care community called The Bridges at Ankeny in August. The 146-residence community, located at 3510 N.W. Abilene Road off of North 36th Street, will include a …

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Ruan Transportation named to Green Provider List

Ruan Transportation Management Systems has again been chosen for Food Logistics’ Top Green Provider List. The list recognizes companies whose products, services or leadership enhance sustainability within the food and beverage industry. Several of Ruan’s…
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HomeShowExpo coming in July

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines’ HomeShowExpo will run through three weekends in July, beginning July 9, at the 450-acre Coyote Ridge development in Urbandale. Ten new homes will be featured throughout the …

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Maytag Dairy Farms production remains stalled

Newton Daily News: Maytag Dairy Farms remains shut down while the company makes improvements to ensure safety in its process, the company said. Production has been at a halt since a February recall for potential listeria …

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Students awarded All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships

Iowa College Aid last week notified 889 students that they had been selected to receive All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships. More than 10,000 Iowa students applied for the scholarships. Of those, roughly 9 percent were selected …

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Trevillyan resigns from waste board in protest over job for Clive councilor

West Des Moines representative Kevin Trevillyan has resigned from the board of the Metro Waste Authority over a one-year contract for director Michael McCoy, The Des Moines Register reported. Trevillyan called the contract offered after a June …

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Urban planner renews Atlanta, praises Des Moines urbanism

Atlanta-based urban planner and book author Ryan Gravel, who is in the heart of the work to create the Atlanta Beltline, surveyed Des Moines from a rental bicycle and the Des Moines Embassy Club on…
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Four win World Food Prize

Four scientists known for their work in fighting malnutrition have won this year’s World Food Prize and will split the $250,000 prize.


Three of the laureates — Maria Andrade, Robert Mwanga and Jan Low —…
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Downtown tapas bar Lurra Cocina closes abruptly

After less than a year in business, Lurra Cocina, the Spanish restaurant at 1420 Locust St., shuttered its doors abruptly Saturday night, reports The Des Moines Register. A sign on the front door  of the restaurant stated, …