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MPO sizes up transportation goals

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization reports that Greater Des Moines is making progress on some transportation goals but heading the wrong way on others.


The agency reviewed the goals in the November 2014…
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For-profit college EDMC agrees to forgive more than $102 million in loans

For-profit college Education Management Corp. on Monday entered into a multistate agreement led by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to significantly reform its recruiting and enrollment practices and forgive approximately $500,000 in loans for more …

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Dos Rios restaurant on Court Ave. to close for renovations

Dos Rios Cantina and Tequila Lounge, a member of Two Rivers Hospitality Group, known for its Latin-inspired menu, will close Nov. 26 for renovations. “Our goal is to be open by the first round of …

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Event Nov. 17: Social Media Club on digital storytelling

The Social Media Club Des Moines will host a digital storytelling event today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Applied Art  & Technology in Urbandale. The event will focus on learning the components of making …

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Event Nov. 19 – NAWBO Iowa honors women

The Iowa chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will present three awards at its annual “Celebration of Excellence” on Nov. 19 at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. Mary Andringa, chair …

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Water Works switches to DM River to avoid nitrate

Des Moines Water Works is pulling most of the drinking water for its 500,000 customers from the Des Moines River and from shallow groundwater near the treatment plant to avoid running its nitrate-removal system, said…
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Galligan installed as president of Iowa Association of Justice

The Iowa Association for Justice installed new executive officers and board members of its Board of Governors during its recent convention in Des Moines. The organization also recognized 2015 award winners and raised funds and …

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MidAmerican plans tallest wind turbine in nation

MidAmerican Energy Co. announced plans to install its first concrete wind-turbine tower — at 377 feet it’s one of the tallest in the country — at its new wind farm in Adams County. The extra …

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Website: Des Moines housing and pay rock for young professionals

Des Moines ranked fourth nationally among U.S. cities in setting young professionals up to get rich, the website moneyunder30.com reported. The site looked at affordable housing and above-average salaries for 18- to 34-year-olds. Des Moines drew praise …

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Event Nov. 19: ARL marketer Filer speaks at leadership luncheon

Stephanie Filer, who oversees fundraising and marketing for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, will speak at the Des Moines Leadership Network luncheon Thursday, Nov. 19, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Des …