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Proposal: Raze dilapidated building in Highland Park

A dilapidated building on a high-profile corner in Highland Park is proposed to be razed and replaced with a structure that includes residential and commercial uses, officials from Invest DSM announced.

Benchmark Real Estate Group …

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$12.7M apartment project proposed on former Plaza Lanes site

The layout of the proposed apartment complex, which would be built in two phases. Map courtesy city of Des Moines

An Ohio company that specializes in developing affordable housing projects is proposing the construction of …

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UI’s ‘Mini Medical School’ program comes to Des Moines

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s “Mini Medical School” program will hold an event open to the public in Des Moines on Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The program is …

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Clay & Milk announces ‘indefinite hiatus’

Geoff Wood. Contributed photo.

Clay & Milk, a digital publication covering Iowa’s technology and entrepreneurial communities, announced Friday it is on an “indefinite hiatus.”

“I’m proud of what we’ve done, and while I know the …

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New report looks at economic needs of Iowa’s minority population

The racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa is changing, and by 2045 nearly 22% of the state’s population is expected to include minorities and mixed-race individuals, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

A need exists …

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Frazier leaving Anawim Housing

Russ Frazier, president of Anawim Housing, is leaving the position he has held for the past 13 years, the nonprofit group announced.

Frazier joined the group in 2010 as the successor to Anawim founder Sister …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index records a decrease in February

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.1% to 108.3 in February from 108.4 in January. The monthly diffusion index increased to 43.8 in February from 37.5 in January.

The six-month diffusion index and six-month annualized …

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Versova donates 108,000 eggs to Food Bank of Iowa

The Food Bank Iowa has received a donation of 9,000 dozen eggs (108,000) from farm company Versova. According to a news release from Food Bank of Iowa, eggs are among the most requested items by …

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Habitat for Humanity considering townhouse project in Waukee

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is working with the city of Waukee to develop a workforce housing townhome project on land currently owned by the city.

While discussions between the nonprofit and Waukee are …

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Iowa schools invited to apply for Lieutenant Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program

The National Lieutenant Governors Association has opened the application period for the annual Lieutenant Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, sponsored by ACT, to award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for …