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#MeToo and reflections on male allyship

The #MeToo movement is often associated with the downfall of powerful men who for too long abused their authority and influence to harass or assault others, often women. But the movement also gave rise to …

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Iowa Trust plans new bank headquarters in Clive


Iowa Trust & Savings Bank plans to build a new headquarters at 156th Street and Hickman Road in Clive. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates


Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, a community bank founded in 1929, …

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AIA Iowa recognizes 4 architects for outstanding achievements

Four Iowans were recognized at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s Annual Awards Celebration held in Des Moines. The awards and those honored include:

AIA IOWA MEDAL OF HONOR: Channing Swanson of Neumann Monson Architects received …

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Third-quarter industrial market report released by CBRE|Hubbell Commercial

CBRE|Hubbell Commercial recently released its 2022 third-quarter industrial report. Highlights include:
• The vacancy rate for modern bulk and distribution space is 5.29%; warehouse and distribution space 3.35%, flexible space is 2.26%, and manufacturing 1.99%.…

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Child care center property in Urbandale sells for $5.2 million

Property in Urbandale that includes a child care center occupied by Primrose Schools of Urbandale was sold for over $5.2 million, Polk County real estate records show.

First Midwest LLC, located in Urbandale, purchased the nearly …

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X-Golf coming to West Des Moines in 2023

X-Golf, an indoor golf simulator and entertainment venue, is opening a location at 165 S. Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, the group’s first Iowa location.

X-Golf has signed a 10-year lease for 7,000 square …

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More than $6M awarded for rail infrastructure projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved more than $6 million for six rail infrastructure projects using funding from the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program. According to a news release, the projects are expected to …

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Meetings planned to participate in development of Capital Crossroads vision plan

Community members are invited to give their input into the development of the 2040 vision plan for Central Iowa. According to a news release from Capital Crossroads, a three-hour workshop called “The Big Sort” will …

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Iowa Restaurant group announces Legislator of the Year

Iowa Sen. Chris Cournoyer has been named the Iowa Restaurant Association’s 2022 Legislator of the Year. Cournoyer, a Republican who lives in Le Claire, shepherded liquor license reform legislation through the legislative process during the 2022 session. She …

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Delta Dental of Iowa acquires caregiver app Caregiven

Delta Dental of Iowa has acquired the caregiver app Caregiven, the Des Moines-based dental insurance company announced today.

Caregiven’s CEO and founder Candice Smith will be joining the Delta Dental team, the company announced in …