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Hy-Vee’s Homefront initiative features Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 10

Hy-Vee has kicked off its November campaign to honor U.S. veterans and active-duty military members with the Hy-Vee Homefront initiative, which includes fundraising and a free Veterans Day breakfast. All veterans and active-duty military members …

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MidAmerican Energy buys land from Bridgestone

MidAmerican Energy Co. plans to build an electrical substation on land previously owned by Bridgestone tire company, records show.

Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy paid Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC just over $1 million for property in the …

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Joshua Laraby named Johnston’s new economic developer

Joshua Laraby has been named economic development director for the city of Johnston, officials announced.

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Laraby replaces Adam Plagge, who in June was named city administrator for the city of Windsor Heights.
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15 new commercial projects in Des Moines area get building permits

Building permits valued at more than $97.8 million were issued for 15 new commercial projects in the Des Moines area in September, including a Target retail store in Waukee and a 70-unit senior living community …

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Catch Des Moines receives national branding, marketing award

The Sports Events and Tourism Association presented the Destination Branding & Marketing Campaign of the Year award to Catch Des Moines during the association’s annual 4S & Rights Holder Summit on Oct. 25. The award …

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Palmer Salary Guide: Employers expect to slow pay hikes in 2024, continue to add positions

The graph above shows salary raise expectations for 2024 compared to prior years. Source: The Palmer Group

Employers plan to increase hiring and continue to offer pay increases in 2024, although those increases will be …

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Joshua Laraby named Johnston’s new economic developer

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Joshua Laraby, has been named economic development director for the city of Johnston, officials announced. Laraby replaces Adam Plagge, who in June was named city administrator for the city of Windsor Heights. Laraby …

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Casey’s awarded for revamped financial system reducing labor, bank fees

Casey’s General Stores Inc. received the Association for Financial Professionals 2023 Pinnacle Awards Grand Prize for excellence in treasury and finance for the implementation of a new banking system. The system has helped reduce labor …

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Transamerica eyes Des Moines talent pool as part of growth strategy

Insurance company Transamerica will expand its talent recruitment to the Des Moines area as part of the company’s growth strategy, Laura Wirth, the company’s vice president, head of corporate development, said recently.

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Reynolds announces $6.5 million in state funding for Destination Iowa after IEDA vote

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a new round of Destination Iowa funding after the Legislature appropriated $6.5 million to the tourism and quality-of-life program during the 2023 session. That follows approval of guidelines on …