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Capital Crossroads outlines diverse improvements

The quarterly Capital Crossroads meetings can be an illuminating look at just how diverse the efforts to improve Greater Des Moines are. Community leaders give updates on what they and others are doing to improve …

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Principal operating earnings up 10 percent, net income down

Principal Financial Group Inc. reported an increase in operating earnings but a decrease in shareholder net income for the second quarter. Operating earnings increased to $323.9 million for second quarter 2015, compared with $323.1 million …

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Hotel Fort Des Moines history up for sale

A massive sale of Hotel Fort Des Moines memorabilia is set for Aug. 7-9 on the second floor of the Clemens Building at 200 10th St. (formerly the Raccoon River Brewing Co.), according to Des Moines …

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DART real-time information now on Google Maps

Greater Des Moines visitors and residents can now view real-time DART bus information, service alerts and trip updates on Google Maps, DART announced Thursday. The real-time information is an addition to DART schedule information initially …

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West Des Moines seeks comments on complete streets, trails

West Des Moines plans a public open house regarding draft complete streets policy and its revised bicycle master plan from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 28 at the Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge. Complete streets …

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Water Works sees double-digit rate hikes ahead

Des Moines Water Works plans to raise rates for businesses and residents by about 10 percent next April, the largest increase of the past several years.

 

Brace yourself. CEO and General Manager Bill Stowe …

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Six Iowa architecture firms in top 300 nationally

The Architectural Record recently released its annual list of the top 300 architecture firms nationally, which includes six firms that are members of the American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter: DLR Group, ranked 21st; Heery …

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SBA offers free disaster recovery webinar

In a recent study done by Staples, fewer than half of small businesses said they were prepared for severe emergencies. Learn how preparedness affects your company’s bottom line with a free one-hour webinar on Wednesday, …

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Iowa bankers: Moderate economic growth through rest of 2015

In its second Economic Forecast survey of bankers from across the state, the Iowa Bankers Association suggests Iowa’s economy will continue its moderate growth with a positive jobs outlook. “These improvements, combined with continued low …

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Deere donates $85,000 to Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa announced this week that the John Deere Foundation has donated $85,000 this year to help support Junior Achievement programs in Greater Des Moines. “Kids need to know how to take …