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Nine new stores coming to Outlets of Des Moines in 2022

Outlets of Des Moines has announced nine new stores that are opening at the outlet mall this year. Two stores, J. Crew Factory Outlet and Bizzy’s Boutique, are open now. The six stores set to open …

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State transportation commission awards $1.5M to 4 public transit projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved grants for four public transit projects across the state during its meeting this week. The commission voted to award $1.5 million in grants from the Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Program …

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ISU report finds rural households are hit harder by inflation

Iowa Public Radio: Rural households are being disproportionately affected by rising inflation. An Iowa State University analysis shows the disposable income of residents in small towns has shrunk significantly in the past year. The disposable income …

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EthOs names cause-marketing pioneer Raiola as ESG practice leader

EthOs, the organizational engagement company of Holmes Murphy, has hired Lou Raiola as environmental, social, and governance practice leader. Raiola, who has more than 30 years of experience championing causes that inspire social change through …

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Wells Fargo profits cut in half as Des Moines-based mortgage business craters

Des Moines Register: Driven by a steep drop in its Des Moines-based home lending business, Wells Fargo & Co. saw profits cut nearly in half in its most recent quarter. The banking giant today reported net …

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Economists describe uncertain times as risk of recession looms

Rising inflation and increased costs of inputs and products will make planning difficult for companies and will increase the risk of a recession, economists said Thursday.

The Business Record hosted a virtual economic panel discussion …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Heartland Forward report looks at opportunities amid labor crisis

Heartland Forward, an Arkansas-based nonprofit “think and do tank,” this week released its latest research report, “The Labor Crisis and the Future of the Heartland.” The report “explores how decades of a reduction in domestic manufacturing, demographic …

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Activists say Southeast Polk school board member’s posts are anti-LGBTQ

Des Moines Register: A group of community members is speaking out about a Southeast Polk school board member’s social media postings, which they say are anti-LGBTQ. The school board member, Whitney Smith McIntosh, says they are …

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Waukee hires assistant city administrator

Nick Osborne has been hired as an assistant city administrator for Waukee, the city announced. Osborne, who began his new position in June, most recently was Ankeny’s assistant to the city manager. Osborne is originally from …

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IWD adds three leaders to head business outreach efforts

Iowa Workforce Development announced it has hired two new division administrators and a new deputy director of employment and training to respond to business needs and help connect with businesses to address their workforce issues. Sherri Behrendt …