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On the Move: Week of March 8

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What they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 8

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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Telethon raises $6.5 million for Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa has raised more than $6.5 million through the 50th telethon. The Variety Telethon, which raises funds that support children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with …

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Nationwide marks third consecutive year of record sales

For the third year in a row, Nationwide announced record sales. According to a news release, total sales in 2023 exceeded $60 billion, $3 billion more than in 2022.

Nationwide’s net operating income was steady …

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State Historical Society of Iowa hosts month of special events

The State Historical Society of Iowa is inviting Iowans of all ages to celebrate Iowa History Month with unique programming. Every year, the tradition offers new opportunities to learn more about Iowa’s past and Iowans …

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Kum & Go closing downtown convenience store

Kum & Go intends to close its urban, walk-up convenience store in downtown Des Moines’ Edna M. Griffin Building, according to a report by Axios Des Moines. A company spokesperson said Kum & Go’s last …

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Registration open for the 2024 Iowa Classrooms + Workplaces Summit

The 2024 statewide Iowa Classrooms + Workplaces Summit will be held April 10 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Presented by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education, …

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City of West Des Moines receives positive audit results for the last fiscal year

The City of West Des Moines announced the audit firm FORVIS classified the city as a “low risk” auditee due to several years of positive audit results. The city’s most recent audit for the fiscal …

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Des Moines school board member Teree Caldwell-Johnson resigns due to health issues

Des Moines Public Schools’ longest-serving board member, Teree Caldwell-Johnson, has submitted her resignation after nearly two decades due to health issues, the Des Moines Register reports. In recent months, Caldwell-Johnson has been attending school board …

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Creighton’s Business Conditions Index slumps below growth neutral in February

After climbing above growth neutral in December and January, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index dropped below the 50.0 growth neutral threshold for February.

The index is a leading economic indicator for the nine-state …