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MercyOne names Central Iowa president, COO

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MercyOne health care system announced two key executive leadership appointments. Mike Wegner has been named as the regional chief operating officer and the Central Iowa president, after serving in an interim capacity for the past …

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Skate DSM receives grant for ‘Get on Board’

Skate DSM, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting and supporting the skateboarding community in Des Moines, has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to fund the “Get on Board Project.” The project …

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Iowa hotel association names new director

Faith Dorn has been named director of the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association, a group formed in 2022.

Dorn most recently was a senior account executive for LMC Insurance & Risk Management, where she created …

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City Council approves Downtown DSM: Future Forward plan

The Des Moines City Council this week approved the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Downtown DSM: Future Forward Vision Plan and Action Plan, which creates a road map for growth in the downtown corridor.

The council voted unanimously …

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Principal Charity Classic volunteer registration is open

Volunteer registration for the 2023 Principal Charity Classic is now open. The Principal Charity Classic raises funds for organizations that support the education, culture, financial security and health of Iowa kids. Last year the event …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership to host child care forum

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is organizing a series of public policy forums throughout 2023 to discuss important issues affecting Greater Des Moines, according to a release. The first forum, scheduled for Feb. 16 from …

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Sponsorships provide Norwalk with $635,000 to help pay for mixed-used project

Three businesses will pay the city of Norwalk $635,000 for sponsorships in Norwalk Central, a planned mixed-use development in the center of the community that is expected to include retail, restaurants, sporting and recreation venues, …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Commercial property in Dallas County sells for $31.1 million

Property in De Soto occupied by Insurance Auto Auctions was purchased by an investment group based in San Diego, Calif., Dallas County records show.

Property in Dallas County occupied by an auction company has been…
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PROJECT UPDATE: Market District

What: Former city of Des Moines public works facility
Where: 212 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
What: Demolition is underway of a building that previously housed Des Moines’ public works department.

The property on which the building …

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R&R Realty promotes senior executives to new roles

R&R Realty Group, based in West Des Moines, has promoted two senior company officials to new roles, the company announced.

Adam Kaduce, previously managing director and senior vice president of R&R’s Real Estate Advisors, has been …