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Boys and Girls Clubs sets fundraising record at 60th anniversary celebration

Suzie Glazer Burt announces a $4 million gift to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa at the organization’s celebration Nov. 17. Also pictured is Matt Pfaltzgraf, a legacy sponsor of the event. Photo…
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Making it easier to open a small business in Des Moines

Chef and restaurant owner Joe Tripp had hoped to have his newest eating establishment – Basic Bird – up and running last summer.

But the new restaurant won’t open until January, Tripp said. The reason? …

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Miniatures of Des Moines buildings on display

The Des Moines Heritage Trust is hosting a Des Moines Miniature History contest this weekend at the Des Moines Heritage Center. The event will feature several historic Des Moines buildings and a 30-foot model railroad …

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Des Moines Urban Experience receives custodianship of IAAHF

Gary Lawson, founder of the Connect Foundation and the Iowa African American Hall of Fame (IAAHF), along with his daughter, Celeste Lawson, president of the Connect Foundation, transferred custodianship of the IAAHF to the Des …

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Big Grove accepting applications for grants totaling $48,000

Big Grove Brewery opened its grant application window this week for six grants totaling $48,000 that will be awarded to nonprofits in Polk, Johnson and Linn counties. Nonprofits can apply for grants through Dec. 31, …

2023 AIA Central States design award winners announced

Iowa Architecture firms were recently recognized by the American Institute of Architects Central States, which includes Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The program honors design excellence within the states and elsewhere. The AIA Central …

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Ag Express completes expansion of Des Moines facility

Ag Express Electronics, which provides custom electrical wire harnesses and agricultural electronics services, has completed an expansion and modernization of its facility at 6280 N.E. 14th St., just north of Des Moines. The now 28,000-square-foot …

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Apartment property in Johnston sold for $1.13 million

This apartment building at 4779 N.W. 62nd St. in Johnston was one of two multifamily properties recently acquired by Nguyen Property LLC. Photo courtesy Polk County assessor

Nguyen Property LLC, located in West Des Moines, …

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Boesen: ‘We want businesses to locate in downtown Des Moines’

Over 1 million square feet of office space is vacant in downtown Des Moines, according to CBRE Inc.’s third-quarter market report. There are also empty retail spaces and a smattering of vacant lots and little-used …

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Bank of America recognizes Ellipsis as 2023 Neighborhood Champion

Bank of America named Ellipsis, a Central Iowa provider of youth and family support services, the 2023 Neighborhood Champion for its work advancing economic mobility and improving underserved neighborhoods in Iowa. Ellipsis will receive a …