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Metronet completes fiber-optic build in Des Moines

Metronet has completed the construction of its $70 million fiber-optic network in Des Moines, the internet service provider recently announced. The city now has access to symmetrical, multigigabit internet speeds, with residential options up to …

Deere reports drops in net income, sales in Q1

Deere & Co. reported net income of $869 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 26, or $3.19 per share, down from net income of $1.75 billion, or $6.23 per share, for the same quarter …

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Fifth annual Day of Kindness proclaimed as Feb. 28

Gov. Kim Reynolds and West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble have announced that Feb. 28 will be the fifth annual Day of Kindness. The event was created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s …

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West Des Moines Historical Society to host trivia night

The West Des Moines Historical Society (WDMHS) announced that it will host a trivia night fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 at the RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, to …

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National Conference for Women virtual event set for March 5

The National Conference for Women announced the speaker lineup for its second annual virtual gathering on March 5. Keynote speakers include Caitlin Clark, Gloria Steinem and Oprah Winfrey, according to a news release. Other experts …

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UNI@DMACC program sees increased spring 2025 enrollment

Enrollment in the UNI@DMACC program has increased 35% for the spring 2025 semester compared with enrollment in the spring of 2024. A total of 170 students are enrolled, up from 126 in the spring of …

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2025 YWRC Louise Rosenfield Noun Community awardees announced

The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) announced Tuesday the winners of the 2025 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary, Impact, Purpose and Ally Awards. The winners are:

Visionary Award: Emily Abbas
Impact Award: Jill Lippincott
Purpose Award: …

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Naig recognizes conservation leaders at Iowa Agribusiness Showcase

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented Evan Brehm, a conservation agronomist with the Iowa Soybean Association, and Liz Hobart, a recently retired government relations leader with Growmark, with the Secretary’s Ag Leader Award – …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines-area commercial, residential properties sold

PWTK Properties LLC, located in Des Moines, paid the estate of James King $1.8 million for property at 101 E. Fifth St. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a …

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Architectural survey shows rise in inquiries in Q4; medium-sized projects a majority of active projects

Architectural firms saw a big increase in project inquiries in the fourth quarter of 2024 with K-12 education leading all market sectors with 20% of active projects, according to the American Institute of Architects Iowa …