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$1.1 million raised for Roosevelt innovation, learning center

An Innovation and Learning Center will replace Des Moines Roosevelt High School’s existing library, which was built in 1962. Demolition of the library space will begin this month and construction of the new Innovation and…

Survey: Iowa architects concerned about the economy

The overall state of the economy is the top concern of respondents to the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ third-quarter market survey, moving up from the third spot in the second quarter.…

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Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce has named Jessica Taylor-Fink as its next president and CEO. She succeeds Michael Bartos, who departed the position in August. Taylor-Fink has over 10 years of experience in the …

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Growth in need no longer sustainable as DMARC pantry sees all-time record need in November, Unger says

DMARC saw a record number of visitors to its food pantry network in November. CEO Matt Unger called the continued rise in need “terrifying” and said a paradigm shift is needed in the way the…
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Project515 panelists discuss residential real estate sector

Since 2021, interest rates for home mortgages have more than doubled, causing challenges in the residential real estate market.

But even with higher rates, panelists on the Business Record’s recent virtual discussion about the residential …

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Crop Insurance Discount Program sign-up underway

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Friday that the sign-up period for the Crop Insurance Discount Program will run until Jan. 26, 2024. Offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the …

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By Degrees Foundation’s asset-building program supports long-term saving for post-secondary education

Engaging students with their options for post-secondary education and the workforce as early as kindergarten has been part of the By Degrees Foundation’s philosophy since its founding in 1990.

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The education nonprofit, formerly …

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Pin High Golf Simulator & Sports Bar coming to Norwalk

The city of Norwalk announced Friday that Pin High Golf Simulator & Sports Bar will open a new location at the Gregg Young Sports Campus. Justin Hall, Pin High Golf owner and Norwalk resident, said …

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Indianola, Simpson College launch committee to enhance community partnerships

Simpson College and the city of Indianola have formed the Indianola-Simpson Town and Gown Committee to find new ways to enhance and expand community partnerships, according to a news release. The committee, led by co-chairs …

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Smothers named Inspiring Women of Iowa event chair

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has announced Tina Smothers will serve as event chair for the 2024 Inspiring Women of Iowa event. Smothers is a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Integrated Asset …