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Council gives final green light to food truck pilot program

A food truck pilot program in downtown Des Moines got final approval from City Council on Monday, The Des Moines Register reported. The third and final vote on the topic fulfills a culinary dream several years in …

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McClure Engineering plans merger with Missouri company

Clive-based McClure Engineering Co. and Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw Inc. (THHinc) of Columbia, Mo. have signed a letter of intent to merge, according to a release. McClure Engineering specializes in water, wastewater, transportation, aviation and …

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BilT for a guitar virtuoso

Wilco lead guitarist Nels Cline started his career as a jazzman and became a rocker, and there’s a good chance the guitar he will be playing during the 80/35 festival was carved, glued and outfitted …

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80/35 announces first round of 2015 festival performers

Bands Wilco and Weezer will headline the eighth annual 80/35 music festival, the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition announced today. The event will take place July 10-11 in Western Gateway Park. Wilco, a Chicago alt-rock band, …

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Greater Des Moines’ well-being ranking slips to 51st

Greater Des Moines ranked 51st this year among the country’s 100 largest metropolitan areas for overall well-being, according to an annual report released today by Gallup and Healthways. Last year, Greater Des Moines ranked 25th …

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Habitat for Humanity recognized as an ‘Affiliate of Distinction’

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has been named by Habitat for Humanity International as one of 14 Affiliates of Distinction. The honor recognizes the organization for its achievements and innovation in serving the Greater …

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‘Generation Me’ the topic of April AMA Iowa luncheon

Beth Brady, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Principal Financial Group Inc., will speak at American Marketing Association Iowa’s April luncheon, scheduled for April 8. The event will take place at Des Moines …

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Luther residents look to disband town

A months-old effort by residents of Luther to disincorporate the small town north of Madrid and near Boone is reaching a decision point, the Ames Tribune reported. A public hearing is planned this week, and soon a …

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Des Moines Botanical Garden’s outdoor gardens open

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden opened its 11 new outdoor gardens to the public for general admission on Saturday. The outdoor gardens are now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with seasonal …

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Midwest business conditions index falls in March

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a monthly economic indicator produced using surveys of supply managers in nine states, fell to 51.4 in March from February’s reading of 57. The drop points to expectations …