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Winefest events moving to new locations

Des Moines’ annual Winefest announced that its two largest events, Sips in the City and the Grand Tasting, will be moving to new locations. Sips in the City will be held on June 16 at …

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Principal announces integration of asset management and pension businesses

Principal Financial Group will consolidate its global asset management and international pension businesses, the company announced today.

In a news release, Principal announced the new combined business will be called Principal Asset Management. The move …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTION: Convenience store property in Altoona sold for $3.4 million

SK Enterprises LLC, located in Clive, paid SK Investment LLC $3.4 million for property at 2635 Adventureland Drive in Altoona, Polk County real estate records show. The 1.1-acre parcel includes a Super Shop convenience store with …

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Swanson receives Iowa architect group’s top award

Channing Swanson, a principal with Neumann Monson Architects, has been awarded the AIA Iowa Medal of Honor, the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced.

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The Medal of Honor is the …

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Multifamily construction expected to stabilize in U.S. in 2023, NAHB official says during luncheon

Construction began on 529,000 multifamily housing units in the U.S. in 2022, the highest total in 36 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The large number of …

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Floor in downtown’s 801 Grand office tower to be converted to fitness center, other spaces

Principal Financial Group will adapt the 19th floor at 801 Grand to better meet the needs of current and future tenants, company officials said in a statement released to the Business Record.

The 19th floor …

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Six Iowa companies ranked on Inc.’s Midwest regional list

Inc. Magazine’s ranking of companies making an outsized impact on the Midwest in 2023 includes six Iowa companies. West Des Moines-based health care staffing agency Nextaff, also known as Camillus Staffing, is the highest-ranked Iowa company …

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Iowa College Aid analyzes potential impact of FAFSA Simplification Act

Iowa College Aid has conducted research on the potential impact of the FAFSA Simplification Act and found that it may negatively affect the student financial aid eligibility of some Iowans. The act, which aims to …

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Beyer releases new edition of book on networking

Local writer Danny Beyer has released a new edition of his book “The Ties That Bind: Networking With Style.” The book provides guidance on networking and expanding one’s influence to achieve their dreams. Beyer walks …

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Firestone plant returns to normal operation after electric outage caused 3-day disruption

An electrical outage caused a partial disruption in production at the Bridgestone USA plant in Des Moines. Company officials said the outage occurred Friday. The partial disruption lasted three days and the plant was back …