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Here’s what’s new with the Merle Hay Mall redevelopment project

Elizabeth Holland, CEO of Merle Hay Investors, stands in front of the mall entrance of the proposed arena for the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team. Holland is hopeful redevelopment of the former department store space …

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Guest opinion: 3 ways to help eliminate housing insecurity

By Becky Hansel, Principal, Invision
Chair, YMCA Supportive Housing Campus board of managers

In recent months, there has been a lot of media coverage of homelessness and housing insecurity in the Des Moines metro. This is …

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Downtown Des Moines apartment complex sold for $24.8 million

The Vue apartment complex, located north of Crocker Street along Ninth and Eighth streets, has been sold to an out-of-state investor. The photo above shows the dog park and building at 915 Ninth St. Photo provided …

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Girls Rock! Des Moines awarded grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity

Girls Rock Des Moines is honored to announce that they’ve been awarded a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to purchase new drum sets for practice and performance. Girls Rock Des Moines has …

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State Historical Society of Iowa calls for board and awards nominations

The State Historical Society of Iowa is calling for nominations for members to serve on its board of trustees and for the Iowa Excellence in History Awards. Nominations must be received in the State Historical …

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Penning to become West Des Moines’ parks, recreation director

  Ryan Penning will become West Des Moines’ director of parks and recreation on April 1, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the department’s current director.   Penning is now assistant director of…
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Top 25 Most Influential Nonprofits in 2023 announced

Food Bank of Iowa has been voted by Business Record readers as the most influential nonprofit organization in Greater Des Moines.


Food Bank of Iowa topped the annual list of the 25 Most Influential Nonprofits …

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Top 25 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023 announced

For the fifth straight year, Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group Inc., has been voted by Business Record readers as the Most Influential Business Leader in Greater Des Moines.
Houston topped the …

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Executive promotions announced at Bankers Trust

Bankers Trust announced the promotion of Emily Abbas and Todd Wishman to executive vice president, which is the top level of leadership at the bank next to the CEO. Wishman has been with the bank for 20 years and …

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Aldi store to open in Windsor Heights on Jan. 5

Aldi is opening its first location in Windsor Heights on Jan. 5 at 8:30 a.m. The store will offer fresh, organic produce delivered daily, as well as cheese and wine, and food specific to those …