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Cowles Commons opening later this month

After nearly two years of construction, those who visit, work or live in downtown Des Moines can finally see from the street what’s coming to fruition in the space formerly known as Nollen Plaza.

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Florida universities help Orlando, Tampa redevelop

When metro big-thinker Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution visited Greater Des Moines recently, he suggested Iowa State University move to downtown Des Moines, or at least establish a major research center there. In the …

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Advisory firm changes name to Veridian Financial Advisors

The former Members Financial Services has announced a name change to Veridian Financial Advisors, along with a newly expanded menu of services. The firm has offered investments, retirement planning and 401(k) rollovers for more than …

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Kum & Go campaign raises $480,000 for Habitat International

West Des Moines-based convenience store chain Kum & Go LC and its customers will be donating more than $480,000 to Habitat for Humanity International as part of a nationwide fundraising effort held earlier this year. …

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Moody’s affirms high rating for Pleasant Hill general obligation bonds

Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Aa3 rating for the city of Pleasant Hill’s $2.1 million general obligation corporate purpose bonds, Series 2015. The ranking is the fourth-highest ranking in Moody’s long-term corporation obligation rating. …

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Rosenbloom named ISU economics chairman

Joshua Rosenbloom, a professor of economics at the University of Kansas, has been named chairman of the economics department at Iowa State University, beginning Aug. 1. He succeeds John Schroeter, who has served as interim chairman since …

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Hey Fortune 500 CEO, what’s on your mind?

Fortune 500 CEOs anticipate substantial change over the next five years, idolize the leadership abilities of former President Ronald Reagan and pay scant attention to startups as a serious threat to their companies.

 

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Whitney to head state’s Consumer Protection Division

Attorney General Tom Miller announced Wednesday that Assistant Attorney General Jessica Whitney will serve as the next director of the Consumer Protection Division. She succeeds Bill Brauch, who will retire July 15 after 20 years …

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Safe Kids Greater Des Moines to host gas can exchange

Blank Children’s Hospital, Metro Waste Authority and Safe Kids Greater Des Moines will host the second annual Christopher Allsup Gas Can Exchange on June 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at Metro Waste Hazardous Dropoff …

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West Central plans $27 million expansion

West Central Cooperative plans a $27 million expansion that will increase its soybean processing capacity at its Ralston plant by 50 percent. The project also will add grain storage. At full capacity, the expansion would create demand for …