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Going Vertical

A 250-foot freestanding crane was recently brought to the 515 Walnut Tower construction site in preparation for the project to begin vertical construction in the coming weeks. The crane will gradually be jumped two additional …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Polo Club Apartments in West Des Moines sold

Polo Club Apartments in West Des Moines were recently sold for $38 million, records show.
According to a news release, commercial real estate investment and sales firm Greysteel represented the seller, Polo Club LLC, in …

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Simpson names Handley acting president

Simpson College board of trustees chair Terry Handley has been named the college’s acting president after the unexpected death of President Jay Byers on April 17.

Handley, a 2009 Simpson alumnus, joined the college’s board …

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Nonprofit arts and culture groups watching for potential executive orders

Statewide nonprofit and arts and culture groups are saying executive orders could be signed as early as today, possibly affecting how they operate. The anticipated executive orders may involve federal funding cuts and increased scrutiny …

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2025 Healthiest State Annual Award winners announced

The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards. The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for their efforts to improve the …

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Iowa Farm Bureau awards 106 scholarships to current and future college students

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had …

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Indianola council selects next city manager

Jacob Meshke has been hired as Indianola’s city manager.

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The city council on Monday approved an employment agreement with Meshke, who currently is deputy city manager in Brookings, S.D.

Meshke, who will be …

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Rural Mainstreet Index drops to 40.0, bankers support tariffs

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The Rural Mainstreet Index, produced by economists at Creighton University, is down for the 19th of the past 20 months.

The index dipped below growth neutral in April, according to …

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Byers’ celebration of life set for Friday

A celebration of life for Jay Byers will be held on Friday, his family has announced. The Simpson College president and past president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership died unexpectedly on April 17. He …

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Mind & Spirit Counseling Center announces 2025 Women Helping Women event

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center announced the 27th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon, scheduled for May 2 at the Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows. The event aims to bring together community leaders, mental health …