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Bacteria, toxic algae prompt warnings at 15 state beaches

With Iowa’s swimming season still in prime time, 15 state parks beaches have posted warnings due to high levels of fecal bacteria or toxins from algae. Saylorville Lake’s beaches are closed because of blue-green algae, …

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City eyes closer look at Des Moines River flooding

The threat of a rising Des Moines River has had a lot of study over the years, and it could get some more if the Des Moines City Council agrees to spend $1.3 million as …

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Hy-Vee and Knapp partnership official owners of downtown grocery store site

The development team of Hy-Vee Inc. and Knapp Properties Inc. are the official owners of what is soon to be a former parking lot at 420 Court Ave. where they plan to build a Hy-Vee …

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Des Moines Film Society to launch with ‘Metropolis’ performance

The Des Moines Film Society will launch on Sept. 17 amid a live screening of the complete, restored version of Fritz Lang’s classic silent film “Metropolis.” The film will be accompanied by the Alloy Orchestra. …

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Construction employment highest in 6 years, but skilled workers scarce

Construction employment in July climbed to the highest level since February 2009, while the number of unemployed workers with construction experience shrank to a 14-year low, according to an analysis of employment data by the …

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Retirement plans and commercial lines boost Nationwide in first half

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. reported net income of $875 million on total revenues of $13 billion for the first half of the year, according to a release. Revenues were up 5 percent from same period …

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USDA announces $63 million for energy-efficiency projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $63 million in loans and grants for 264 renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects nationwide through its Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), according to a release. A total …

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Partnership plans new water work group

The Greater Des Moines Partnership in the next few weeks plans to form a new work group on water issues.

 

CEO Jay Byers said the group is likely to develop draft legislation to propose …

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Chesser named to national immigration legal organization

Lori Chesser, a senior shareholder at Davis Brown law firm and chairwoman of its immigration department, has been elected to the National Consortium of Immigration Law Firms. Chesser has practiced immigration law in Des Moines …

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Omaha’s 2015 Ad Pro of the Year to speak at AAF’s August luncheon

The American Advertising Federation of Des Moines will host its August luncheon on Aug. 20, featuring speaker Michael Johnson. Johnson is senior copywriter at Bailey Lauerman, a nationally recognized firm. He also is AAF Omaha’s …