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State transportation commission approves five-year improvement plan

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved a draft of its 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, which identifies investments in transportation projects including multi-model transportation, aviation, railroads, trails and highways. The program, approved Tuesday, is developed and approved annually. …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Bank of America commits $40M to CDFIs to fund primary health care centers

To increase access to health care services in medically underserved communities, Bank of America announced it has committed $40 million in low-cost, long-term capital to finance the development and expansion of community health care centers and other …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Stores have too much stuff. Savvy consumers will benefit.

Remember during the pandemic when you couldn’t find that outdoor furniture you wanted for your patio or that fancy electric gadget? Good news, it’s now in stock. Even better news is that after July 4, …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 15, 2022
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Fareway opens new Beaverdale meat market today

Axios Des Moines: Fareway opened its first Des Moines specialty meat market today at 2716 Beaver Ave. There are dozens upon dozens of meats to peruse, like lamb shoulder, lobster tails and swordfish. Beyond the meat …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Drake University to convert Holiday Inn Express into dorm

Axios Des Moines: Drake University will convert the former Holiday Inn Express hotel into a college dormitory, according to plans that will be reviewed June 27 by the Des Moines City Council. The two-story hotel at …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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MPO announced $16.5M in grants for regional transportation projects

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has announced more than $16.5 million in grants for 13 projects in Central Iowa. According to a news release, the projects include pavement reconstruction in Grimes and an interstate interchange …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Des Moines sustainable apparel sourcing startup featured in Times Square

Dhakai, a Des Moines-based apparel sourcing startup and Techstars Iowa alumnus, was the first Iowa startup to be featured on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square last week, recognizing founder Russel Karim for his completion …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Women Lead Change announces speakers for Central Iowa conference

Women Lead Change has announced several speakers for its Central Iowa Conference, to be held in October. Headlining the event will be Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, founders of the Home Edit, a national home …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Construction of speculative industrial space continues its strong pace in Des Moines area with more new projects planned

 

A  212,000-square-foot industrial warehouse under construction at R&R Realty Group’s Center Pointe Business Park in Urbandale is among 4 million square feet of speculative warehouse space either under construction in the Greater Des Moines …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 14, 2022
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Texas Roadhouse planned in Altoona

Texas Roadhouse plans to open a restaurant at 2363 Adventureland Drive in Altoona on a 2.15-acre parcel west of the Cinemark Movie Theater. The Altoona City Council earlier this month approved a site plan for …
By BPC Staff | Jun 14, 2022