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New JLL report illustrates growth in data center activity

Iowa and Nebraska have become emerging markets for data center development with an  anticipated 1,000 acres or more being acquired in the next 18 months for data center development, according to a report on national …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines industrial properties sold for $6.25 million

Industrial properties in the southern part of Des Moines have been acquired by a local entity, Polk County real estate records show.

Susa Capital LLC, located in Waukee, paid Mid America Development Co. $6.25 million …

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SBA announces 2025 Iowa Small Business Persons of the Year

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa district office has announced the 2025 Iowa Small Business Persons of the Year. The SBA is recognizing Perry-based Percival Scientific’s President and CEO Jake Oakland, Vice President of Sales …

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New charter school Des Moines Prep wants close ties with business community

A building at 106 E. Locust St. in Des Moines is being remodeled so that it can be used for a high school. Des Moines Prep, a new charter high school, is expected to open…
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Bankers Association awards five scholarships during state boys’ basketball tournament

One student from each class in the Iowa High School Boys’ State Basketball Tournament was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the college of his choice from the Iowa Bankers Association at the tournament championships on March 14. Scholarship …

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Oakridge Neighborhood seeking host employers for youth employment program

Oakridge Neighborhood is hosting a virtual information session for employers interested in providing job experiences to participants in the Oak Futures Youth Employment program. The program offers individuals ages 14-24 a paid part-time work experience …

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Ankeny council approves development agreement for Mrs. Clark’s expansion

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The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to approve a development agreement for a $25 million expansion of the Mrs. Clark’s production facility.

According to the agreement, the company plans to expand its facility …

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Number of people employed in Iowa increases

The number of Iowans working in the state increased to 1,664,100 in January, the highest it’s been since June 2023, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

In December, 1,661,400 Iowans were employed, and in …

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Local economists weigh in on potential effects of tariffs on Iowa agriculture

“Tariff whiplash” has been a popular phrase lately, as President Donald Trump has announced and delayed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.

On March 10, China imposed taxes on American agricultural products such …

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Public invited to review Ankeny’s South Ankeny Boulevard revitalization plan

The city of Ankeny is hosting an open house on March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New City Church for the public to review the nearly complete South Ankeny Boulevard Revitalization Plan. The …