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Piklapp named president of Fareway Stores

Garrett Piklapp, who has been with Fareway Stores Inc. for 13 years, has been tapped as the Boone-based grocer’s president. Piklapp, who obtained a bachelor’s degree from Simpson College and a law degree from the University …

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Construction beginning on High Trestle Trail extension project in Ankeny

A pedestrian bridge is planned in Ankeny over Southeast Oralabor Road. The bridge will be just east of Oralabor Cemetery. Architectural rendering by Snyder and Associates

Construction is scheduled to begin Wednesday evening on the final …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why remote work might not revolutionize where we work

From Apple and its 2.8 million-square-foot “spaceship” office to Salesforce and Slack, Silicon Valley companies are giving their employees the chance to live farther away from the office (and save money on housing) with new …

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Des Moines council approves landmark status for Snookies sign

Des Moines Register: Snookies Malt Shop’s iconic neon sign is officially a local landmark, thanks to a vote approving the measure Monday night by the Des Moines City Council. The owners of the Beaverdale ice cream …

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Von Maur confirms Valley West store will close, relocate to Jordan Creek Town Center

Des Moines Register: Von Maur will close its Valley West store in fall 2022, a company executive has confirmed. The department store has been an anchor at the mall since 1976, a year after Valley West …

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Iowa College Aid awards $545,375 in grants to 11 communities

Eleven Iowa communities will receive grants to increase college attainment by their residents, Iowa College Aid announced today. Collectively, the 11 Local College Access Networks, or LCANs, will receive a total of $545,375 for 2021-22. Two …

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Soccer stadium project receives large financial boost

The proposed Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza received a boost in funding today when the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a $5 million contribution toward construction of the project. The supervisors also voted …

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New Grimes Hy-Vee slated to open in September

A new Hy-Vee grocery store under construction in Grimes will open in September, a spokesperson for the West Des Moines-based grocer said.

The store, located at 351 N.E. Gateway Drive, will include a W Nail …

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New airport entrance road to open Thursday; terminal project remains on schedule

The new entrance road to Des Moines International Airport is scheduled to open Thursday, one of the first projects to be completed under a $500 million plan that includes the construction of a new terminal.…

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Des Moines-area homebuilding continues slowdown

Residential building permits valued at more than $75.7 million were issued in July by communities in the Des Moines area. To view a monthly breakdown of residential building permits issued by community and the value …