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Multicultural reception set for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, in collaboration with various organizations in West Des Moines, is hosting a Multicultural Reception on Jan. 15 at the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex. The event, part of West Des Moines’ …

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Partnership touts continued momentum in downtown report

Downtown Des Moines continued to see increased foot traffic and economic growth during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Quarterly Report. Business Record file photo

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West Des Moines Historical Society launches major fund drive

The West Des Moines Historical Society has launched a $500,000 fund drive to secure operating revenue to continue its mission to “safeguard and celebrate the cultural legacy of West Des Moines.” The organization, which owns …

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Year in review: Business Record reporters share their top 2023 stories

With two Business Record Daily e-newsletters each day, three weekly niche newsletters and a weekly print edition, the Business Record shares hundreds of news stories by the end of the year. The newsroom staff works …

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Economic leaders share 2024 commercial development outlook

The Business Record reached out to several city economic development leaders to ask them about the commercial development outlook for 2024. We are publishing their responses in today’s newsletter and on Jan. 3.

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Most read commercial real estate stories of 2023

In the past year, the Business Record reported on an array of commercial real estate-related news including the proposed opening of a Toppling Goliath tap room in the Drake neighborhood, development progress of Topgolf in …

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Iowa Architect announced election of three members to editorial board

The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa) has elected Cheryl Peterson, Brian Warthen and Steve Miller to the Iowa Architect magazine editorial board. The magazine and its editorial board showcase the best in …

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FHLB Des Moines awards $46 million in affordable housing grants

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) announced 60 recipients of its 2023 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) awards. FHLB Des Moines partnered with 43 member financial institutions and local housing organizations …

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State-private program in Knoxville aims to make child care more accessible

A new initiative in Knoxville will attempt to reduce gaps in child care in the Marion County city. The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce announced recently that it will administer the program. Partners include the state …

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Wellmark earns adoption-friendly workplace recognition

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption recently recognized Wellmark as one of the 100 best adoption-friendly workplaces in the U.S. Some other companies with Central Iowa ties that made the 2023 list included Barilla America …