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Wells Fargo economists: U.S. 2024 outlook ‘generally’ remains resilient, too soon to say ‘storm has passed’

Consumer spending has kept the U.S. economy resilient in 2023, but Wells Fargo’s annual economic outlook report released this month predicts the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) will “contract modestly” in mid-2024 as inflation continues …

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Microsoft plans a 6th data center in West Des Moines

Microsoft Inc., the Washington-based technology giant, plans to build a sixth data center in West Des Moines, the City Council learned Monday.

The proposed data center is planned on about 103 acres on the southwest …

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New report highlights continued maternal health care concerns in Iowa

The March of Dimes 2023 Report Card released Thursday highlights a fourth straight increase in preterm birth rate in Iowa and continued disparities by race/ethnicity across poor birthing outcomes, all part of a maternal health …

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CBRE announces transition of Des Moines market leader Bill Wright

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CBRE has announced that Bill Wright, managing director of CBRE’s Des Moines office, is stepping down from his position to transition into a solely brokerage role with the company. Jeff Kaiser, senior managing …

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Initial proposal for Iowa broadband access plan open for public comment

The Department of Management Division of Information Technology, formerly the Office of the Chief Information Officer, is requesting public comment on Iowa’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) initial proposal plan. The initial proposal includes …

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2023 Pillars of Philanthropy out now

Our nonprofit community is driven by purpose and a desire to make a difference in the community. Each organization has a unique mission and niche in which they serve. But like all organizations, they face …

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New report shows economic impact of arts and culture on Central Iowa

Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and events contribute nearly $310 million a year to the Central Iowa economy, according to a report released last week.

The report, the result of a survey done in partnership …

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5 Iowa cities receive perfect scores on Municipal Equality Index

The cities of West Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Davenport all scored 100 out of 100 points on the 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. Des Moines and Ames both scored 96, …

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Grow Solar Polk County and Urban Dreams present new solar array

Urban Dreams, along with Grow Solar Polk County program leaders and the Des Moines West Side Chamber, presented a new solar array Wednesday at the Urban Dreams office in Des Moines. The solar installation, created …

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Mission Cancer + Blood’s care model focuses on independence as Ankeny campus opens

Mission Cancer + Blood is growing its Central Iowa footprint.

About 7,000 patients visit one of Mission’s clinics each month at its three busiest campuses, all in Des Moines. A fair amount of those patients …