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MPO awards six grants for ‘complete streets’

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has awarded six grants for a combined $75,000 for local projects meant to support walking, bicycling and other alternatives to driving. The awards were $15,000 for bike racks …

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Yanney, Hubbell, Tyler named to Iowa Business Hall of Fame

The Greater Des Moines Committee has name Charese Yanney, James Hubbell III and James Tyler to the Iowa Business Hall of Fame for their outstanding contributions to the development and enhancement of Iowa’s business climate. Charese Yanney…
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The Atlantic: Why does Iowa have so many data centers?

The Atlantic has discovered Iowa’s growing role as the home of data centers in Council Bluffs, Altoona and West Des Moines. The magazine asks why Iowa has scored so much technology in a reasonably short …

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Letters being sent out on Des Moines franchise fee refund

Franchise fee refund letters are being sent out to residents of the city Des Moines who were utility customers from Sept. 1, 2004, to May 26, 2009,according to KCCI.com. The move comes following a long court …

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Event Dec. 3: Conservation group to host Iowa City meeting on water

The League of Conservation Voters plans a town hall meeting on Iowa’s water quality at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Environmental Education Center In Iowa City. The session will center on the “shortfalls” of the …

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West Des Moines charts course for 2036

A Drake University-educated consultant and economist this morning rolled out a vision plan that urges West Des Moines to pursue new tax revenue to keep its high bond ratings, create a couple of new advisory…
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Van Meter Inc. to expand to Chicago, Omaha

Van Meter Inc., a Cedar Rapids-based distributor of electrical and mechanical supplies and solutions, announced Tuesday that it will expand its business territory to the east and west in 2016. The company has entered into …

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Whiskey River flowing to Ankeny’s Prairie Trail

Joe and Nicki Romare, owners of Whiskey River in Ames and Founders Irish Pub in Bondurant, plan to open a restaurant, bar and reception hall in the District area of Prairie Trail in Ankeny, according…
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Event Dec. 10: Social Media Club Des Moines’ holiday party and panel

Social Media Club Des Moines is hosting its second annual holiday party and panel on Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Americana Restaurant and Lounge. Digital and nonprofit experts will discuss how they …

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Iowa stocks gained 5 percent in November, outpacing market

By and large, shareholders of Iowa companies were rewarded in November.

Stock price gains by a majority of the 22 Iowa-based companies that we track led to a healthy 5.1 percent average increase for the…