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Allegiant Air moving forward with its Des Moines base after pandemic delay

Des Moines Register: Allegiant Air plans to open its Des Moines base on July 1, delayed more than a year from its originally planned date due to the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the plan today, the low-cost …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2021
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Details of $535 million proposed soccer stadium project revealed

An architectural rendering of the proposed stadium and plaza project on the former Dico Inc. site at 200 S.W. 16th St. in Des Moines. Rendering special to the Business Record

Backers of a proposal to…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Feb 2, 2021
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University of Iowa seeks to block auditor’s bid for details on $1.2B utility deal

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments Feb. 16 from state officials seeking to block an auditor’s subpoena for records on a massive financial transaction involving the University of Iowa and two French …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2021
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Iowa companies included in LGBTQ+ equality in Human Rights Campaign index

Several Iowa companies are among the best workplaces for LGBTQ+ equality, according to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. The index is a national benchmarking tool on LGBTQ+ equality, and according to a …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2021
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Legacy Bridge names Fleming Halbrook as president

Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices in West Des Moines has hired Christine Fleming Halbrook, an experienced trust and estate planning attorney serving high-net-worth clients, as its new president. Halbrook has more than 12 years of experience …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2021
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Growth in manufacturing jobs boosts Iowa’s economy in January

Iowa’s economy improved in January behind increases in manufacturing employment, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers released Monday.

The Creighton University Business Conditions Index showed Iowa remained above neutral growth in January, with its …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Feb 2, 2021
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Timm named CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announced it has selected Tony Timm as the organization’s chief executive officer. Timm, who began in the new role Feb. 1, fills the position previously held by Jodie …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 2, 2021
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Convention center, hotel project proposed in West Des Moines

A convention center with attached hotels is proposed on 5.5 acres at Stagecoach Drive and Market Street in West Des Moines. The project, which would include a five-level parking structure with more than 1,000 spaces, …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Feb 1, 2021
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Des Moines City Council to vote Wednesday on buying downtown parking garage

The Des Moines City Council, during a special meeting on Wednesday, is expected to approve the purchase of a downtown parking garage at Fifth Avenue and Walnut Street. 

The structure has been at the center …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Feb 1, 2021
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Technical Services Inc. acquires Mid-America Manufacturing

Ames-based Technical Services Inc. acquired Mid-America Manufacturing, a certified manufacturing job shop, TSI announced on Friday. Mid-America Manufacturing will maintain its commercial identity as a subsidiary of TSI; the acquisition adds equipment, expertise and the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 1, 2021
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