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$16.9 million historic renovation planned for Grand Tree Apartments in Des Moines

Apartment buildings at 2225, 2305 and 2315 Grand Ave. in Des Moines would undergo a $16.9 million renovation under a proposal presented this week to the city’s Urban Design Review Board. Architectural rendering by Substance Architecture…

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Urbanism and ‘earthy’ will be intertwined in streetscapes of redeveloped Market District, city board told

A redeveloped East Market Street would include a diverse tree canopy, bioswales and a variety of paver stones, according to a plan presented to Des Moines’ Urban Design Review Board today. Architectural rendering by Design Workshop…

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Rose named director of public relations for ChildServe

ChildServe has named Jordan Rose to the newly created position of director of public relations. In that role, Rose will build and maintain relationships to further the organization’s image and reputation, oversee high-level strategic and external communications, and provide …

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Updated guidance released on financial assistance grant state tax exemptions

The Iowa Department of Revenue has released updated guidance on the Income and Franchise Tax Exemption that was enacted in June 2020 as part of the Iowa Small Business Relief Program. The updated guidance explains the tax …

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Iowa Corn campaign connects corn farmers with consumers

Iowa Corn, the state association of Iowa corn growers, has launched a campaign to better connect the state’s corn producers with consumers. According to a news release, the “Support Local Corn Farmers” campaign encourages the …

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Cedar Rapids airport sees 53% drop in passengers in 2020, fewest in at least 25 years

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids saw the fewest total passengers in 2020 in at least 25 years as coronavirus wreaked havoc on the commercial aerospace industry. The 615,935 passengers marked a …

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Wellmark Foundation seeks applications for Large MATCH grant projects

The Wellmark Foundation is accepting applications for its Large Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant through Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. The MATCH grant is designed to support projects that provide access to healthy …

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Law firm moves to new offices in East Village

The law firm of Fredrikson & Byron has moved into new office space on the third floor of 111 E. Grand Ave., the firm announced. The firm previously had been located at 505 E. Grand …

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Iowa biodiesel production up in 2020 despite fewer plants operating

The production of biodiesel in Iowa increased in 2020 despite only nine of the state’s 11 plants being in operation, according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. In a news release, the organization said the …

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Guest opinion: New leadership practices for a new era

The past year has been a “perfect storm” of five global crises: pandemic, economic, racial, climate and leadership. And the polarization of society is on top of all of these challenges. As one crisis builds …