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Statehouse journalists form group to promote transparency

Members of the media who cover the Iowa Statehouse have formed an organization to promote public access and transparency. The creation of the Iowa Capitol Press Association was announced Monday in a news release. In …

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Iowa banks’ third-quarter net income down 5.3% year over year; loans up 9.1%

The U.S. banking industry reflected improving economic activity in the third quarter, as quarterly net income rebounded to $51.2 billion, still 11% less than a year ago but an improvement from the 70% annual decline …

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U.S. Bank, Lincoln Savings top SBA lenders in Iowa for fiscal ’20

The dollar amount of U.S. Small Business Administration-backed loans made in Iowa increased by 39% in fiscal 2020, with $233.7 million in loans during the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, compared with $168.1 million in …

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PROJECT UPDATE: Federal Courthouse

Construction is complete on the basement, first-floor and second-floor slabs of the federal courthouse being built at 101 Locust St. in Des Moines. Photo special to the Business Record 12% of federal courthouse construction project is…
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Panel discussion on downtown Des Moines development

WHAT: Top 10 things to Happen in 2021: A panel discussion
WHEN: 8:30 to 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3
WHERE: The event will be held virtually. To register, click here.
COST: Free to Downtown Chamber members; $10 for nonmembers
PROGRAM: The …

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Former AIB classroom building proposed for office uses

The owner of a former AIB College of Business classroom building plans to renovate the structure so it can be used for commercial office space, according to information provided to the Des Moines Plan and…
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Mall group buys former Merle Hay Sears property

The owners of Merle Hay Mall have purchased the site on which the former Sears department store (pictured) was located,  Polk County real estate records show. Merle Hay Anchors LLC paid TF Des Moines Ia LLC $2.8 …

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Urbandale hotel acquired by bank in foreclosure proceedings

A South Dakota bank has acquired the Ramada Inn at 5000 Merle Hay Road in Urbandale through foreclosure proceedings. Photo by Polk County assessor

A hotel at 5000 Merle Hay Road in Urbandale has been acquired …

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Argonne Building’s $7.25 million renovation nearing completion; tenants will begin moving in soon

A worker fixes a hinge on a door in the entryway of  the Argonne Building at 1723 Grand Ave. in downtown Des Moines. The $7.25 million historic renovation of the structure is nearly complete. Photo by …

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Finkenauer said to be under consideration for Biden cabinet

Cedar Rapids Gazette: U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who has personal and political connections to President-elect Joe Biden, is being considered for the post of secretary of labor in his administration, according to a report by the …