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Des Moines development projects win approval for state tax credits

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved $6.5 million in requests under the state’s new workforce housing tax credit program for 10 development projects in Des Moines.

 

For at least one of those projects, …

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Downtown employees, get active over lunch break with Laps @ Lunch event

One Race Events has partnered with Fleet Feet Sports Des Moines and the Des Moines Park and Recreation Department to bring a unique running event to downtown Des Moines. Each weekday during the month of …

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Many AIB students will finish degrees

AIB College of Business reports that most students who will attend the school in 2015-2016 will complete work toward a degree before the school shuts down in June 2016. AIB plans to donate the Des Moines …

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Architects report increased activity in February

After its first negative score in 10 months, the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index showed a nominal increase in design activity in February, and has been positive 10 out of the past 12 …

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Today’s Fed meeting could be a yawner for markets

The Federal Reserve is expected to lay the groundwork today for its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade, as it continues to weigh whether the U.S. recovery can hold up against collapsing oil …

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Two remaining Dahl’s locations to become Cash Saver

Two Dahl’s Food stores will become Cash Saver Food Outlets, a chain new to Iowa that offers discount groceries, The Des Moines Register reports. Stores at 4121 Fleur Drive and 1320 E. Euclid Ave. will be rebranded …

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Register for 2015 Fight For Air Climb

This Sunday, almost 2,000 people will take to the stairs of four buildings in downtown Des Moines to raise awareness and funds for American Lung Association research, education and advocacy. Registration is open now for …

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New rules have little effect on ACA health care signup

New eligibility requirements mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) had very little impact on enrollment in employer-sponsored plans in 2015, health consultant Mercer reported. A survey of nearly 600 employers last month found there was virtually …

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Southridge Mall owner rejects takeover bid

The Macerich Co. has rejected a hostile offer from Simon Property Group Inc., the largest shopping mall owner in the country, to buy it in a stock and cash deal valued at $91 per share, …

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Biotechnology summit planned in Ankeny April 1

The Iowa Biotechnology Association’s “Partnering for Growth” forum April 1 in Ankeny will feature Gov. Terry Branstad and representatives of Monsanto, Harrisvaccines and NewLink Genetics. Wendy Wintersteen, dean of Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life …