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GUEST OPINION: Time for Iowa to embrace a more inclusive economy

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the many achievements of African-Americans throughout history. For me, it is much more personal. It is an opportunity to reflect on the woman who inspired my lifelong…
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Event March 11-13: Home & Remodeling Show

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines will present the annual Home & Remodeling Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ Varied Industries Building from March 11-13. Click here for more information on the free event.…

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State arts grant applications due May 2

May 2 is the deadline for Iowa artists and arts and culture nonprofit organizations to apply for grants or fellowships from the Iowa Arts Council. Three categories are available: art project grants of $1,000 to …

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Orchestrate acquires Sagacious

Orchestrate LLC, a West Des Moines applications, services and support firm serving financial services companies on Salesforce.com, has agreed to acquire Sagacious Inc., also a West Des Moines firm. As part of the transaction, Sagacious’ …

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UI students land spot in CA handmade bike show

University of Iowa students will exhibit their handmade bicycles at the North American Handmade Bike Show to be held today through Sunday in Sacramento, Calif. The appearance marks the third consecutive year UI has been …

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National housing market is approaching normal

The national housing market is at 94 percent of normal, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index, a measure building permits, home prices and employment, according to a release. For …

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Robot gets trimmer, smarter

Atlas, the humanoid robot created by Boston Dynamics, a company under the Alphabet umbrella that includes Google, has become untethered, trimmer, and smarter, CNN reports.


Atlas, designed to clean nuclear power plants and perform other feats…
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Cedar Rapids named Blue Zones Community

Cedar Rapids has been named a certified Blue Zones Community, the 15th city in Iowa to earn the designation. A collaboration of Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Healthways Inc. and Blue Zones LLC, the …

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WDM solar ordinance may be too restrictive, energy advocates claim

West Des Moines is considering new rules for solar panel installations – especially those at ground level – that clean energy advocates consider too restrictive, The Des Moines Register reported. The city is drafting an ordinance that …

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WDM approves incentives for Businessolver Inc. expansion

The West Des Moines City Council approved nearly $150,000 in financial incentives Monday for high-tech benefits administrator Businessolver Inc.’s $4.4 million expansion of its offices at 1025 Ashworth Road. West Des Moines will provide a …