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Fewer Iowa bars and restaurants closed during pandemic than was feared

Radio Iowa: The CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association says updated information suggests fewer restaurants and bars in Iowa have closed during the pandemic than was expected. Jessica Dunker says initial estimates indicated about a thousand …

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After criticism, D.M. to bring in third party for police de-escalation training

Des Moines Register: Following months of public criticism of a small team of officers charged with leading de-escalation training for the Des Moines Police Department that included two officers named in excessive force and racial profiling lawsuits, …

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Nominations open for 2021 Prometheus Awards presented by TAI, LWBJ

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Prometheus Awards presented with LWBJ, the Technology Association of Iowa announced this morning. The 2021 Prometheus Awards will be held in person on Nov. 4; the awards acknowledge …

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Ruan IV elected chair of Bankers Trust board, succeeding Ruan III

The Bankers Trust board of directors has voted John Ruan IV as chairman of its elected board. In this role, he will lead the board and ensure it is effective in setting and implementing the …

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Iowa’s rural economy expands in May as hiring increases

Iowa’s rural economy improved in May behind solid job gains, according to a survey of rural Main Street bankers released Thursday.

Creighton University’s Rural Main Street Index for Iowa jumped more than 10 points to …

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IEDA board announces more than $4.1 million for company expansions, relocations

From a partnership between Archer Daniels Midland Co. and a Japanese company to produce synthetic spider silk, to a Brazilian company moving its global headquarters to the Iowa State University Research Park in Ames, the …

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Controversial project proposed in Valley Junction meets city ordinances, West Des Moines council members say

Developer Scott Cutler is proposing to build a three-story, 14,500-square-foot structure at 304 Fifth St. in West Des Moines. The building, constructed of natural slate tiles, factory-painted metal panels and mass timber, would include 11 …

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American Equity CFO exits position; CEO Anant Bhalla named interim

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced on Friday that its chief financial officer, Ted Johnson, would no longer be serving as CFO, effective immediately. The West Des Moines-based retirement services company said in a news …

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Inclusion Award nominations are now open

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Inclusion Award, the Greater Des Moines Partnership announced. The award, in its ninth year, honors and celebrates the successes of organizations that have championed diversity, equity and inclusion …

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Oakridge Neighborhood resumes its Breakfast at Tiffany’s fundraiser

After taking last year off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Oakridge Neighborhood is bringing back its Breakfast at Tiffany’s fundraiser on July 18. According to a news release, the fundraiser is scheduled from 11 a.m. …