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Kathy Underhill named CEO of DMARC; begins new role July 1

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The Des Moines Area Religious Council board of directors announced that Kathy Underhill has been hired to lead the organization as chief executive officer, effective July 1.

Underhill has spent over 20 years …

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive going metro-wide on Saturday

The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive is returning on Saturday. A national effort of NALC, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive asks residents to set food donations out for collection …

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WDM Chamber opens applications for Reignite CommUNITY

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2025 Reignite CommUNITY event until May 30. The event focuses on action and impact around four pillars: educate, elevate, celebrate and motivate and …

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Senate subcommittee advances amended property tax bill to uncertain future

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The future of property tax reform legislation at the Iowa Capitol remained unclear after a Senate subcommittee held a public hearing Wednesday, allowing it to move forward to the next phase.…

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49% of corn, 38% of soybeans planted in Iowa

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The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service this week revealed that 49% of corn and 38% of soybeans in Iowa have been planted.

“Farmers …

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5-year plan unveiled to address homelessness in Polk County

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Scott Jean, CEO and president of EMC Insurance Cos., concluded an event at which the Blueprint to Address Homelessness in Polk County was unveiled by talking about differences between oak trees and redwoods.…

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Q1 architectural report shows slow activity in office sector

The office market sector is nearly stagnant as architectural firms focus on navigating a complex economic environment, the first quarter market report from the American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter showed.

The report, released Monday, …

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Grever to lead Weitz Co.’s commercial division

Mike Grever has been promoted to director and general manager of the Weitz Co.’s commercial division, the company announced this week.

The company said in a news release that Grever joined Weitz in 2015 as a …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Office property in West Des Moines sold for $16.6 million

Property in West Moines that includes an office building once described as “big and bold” has a new owner, Dallas County real estate records show.

HV Real Estate LLC, managed by West Des Moines-based Telligen, …

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Grimes takes next step in downtown vision plan

The city of Grimes recently released the initial findings from its downtown assessment survey and general recommendations as it continues its work to create a vision for the future of its downtown, commonly called the …

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