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Change in land-use designation sought for Butler Mansion property

The Des Moines City Council on April 7 will consider a request to revise the land use designation of property at 2633 Fleur Drive to allow a cultural and events center to operate on the …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 12, 2025
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Urbandale finalizing plan for downtown revitalization

The city of Urbandale is moving ahead with its plan to revitalize its downtown area into a multiuse district to create a sense of place for the community to come together for shopping, entertaining and to live.…
By Michael Crumb | Mar 12, 2025
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UPDATED: 2025 commercial building permit interactive map

Building permits for 76 new commercial and multifamily projects have been issued in the first six months of 2025 in the Greater Des Moines area, a Business Record review shows. The value of the projects …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 11, 2025
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Choose Iowa food purchasing pilot program launches

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The $70,000 pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools with Choose Iowa members to encourage school food …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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Iowa Bankers Association presents five awards at girls’ basketball tournament

Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2025 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 7-8 in Des Moines. One student from each …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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Main Street Iowa communities note private investment milestones

Seven Main Street Iowa communities have reached private funding benchmarks, the Iowa Economic Development Authority recently announced.

The Main Street Iowa program provides funding, technical support and resources to improve commercial districts throughout the state. …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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IEDA board approves contract for N.W. Iowa disaster recovery

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved entering a contract not to exceed $136,000 with Virginia-based ICF Incorporated LLC to help with flood recovery in …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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Directors Council’s One Economy report shows racial disparities

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The Directors Council (TDC), a nonprofit coalition of Black leaders in the Des Moines area, has released its 2025 One Economy report, which highlights disparities for Black citizens of Polk County in the …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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Cumulus Media announces new Des Moines vice president and market manager

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Cumulus Media, an audio-focused media company, has announced Adam Dobbins as the new vice president and market manager of Cumulus Des Moines. Dobbins joins Cumulus Media from Walnut Media in Omaha, where he …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 10, 2025
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Ingersoll Theatre gets ready for its next act

Left: A 1939 photo of the Ingersoll Theatre, when it originally opened. It was one of several cinemas built by A.H. Blank. Photo courtesy AKAY Consulting Right: Ingersoll Theatre LLC leaders Connor Delaney and Steve…
By Business Record Staff | Mar 10, 2025