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Architects awarded for achievements early in their careers

Three Greater Des Moines architects have received national awards for achievements they have made early in their careers. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced its individual awards recognizing those who have shown exceptional …

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Psychiatric hospital fails to win permission

A Memphis company’s attempt to win state permission to build a 72-bed psychiatric hospital in Bettendorf failed to get the votes it needed at a hearing Wednesday, as members of Iowa’s State Health Facilities Council …

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Conservation Reserve Program application deadline today

More than 800 contracts encompassing nearly 22,000 acres of general Conservation Reserve Program land expire in Iowa this fall. The state is taking applications for new contracts through today. This the first time landowners have…
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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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