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Hy-Vee launches annual membership program, à la Amazon Prime

Des Moines Register: Hy-Vee has launched a premium membership program, Hy-Vee Plus, that offers its customers savings and benefits such as coupons, free grocery delivery and a personal shopper for $99 a year. The West Des …

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Kum & Go CEO Kyle Krause stepping down; son to take over

Des Moines Register: Kum & Go CEO Kyle Krause will step down at the end of the year, handing the keys to the business to his 33-year-old son. Krause announced his retirement from the 11-state, 400-store …

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New maternity center opens at MercyOne West Des Moines

MercyOne’s new maternity center at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center is now officially open as of today, the health system announced. The new obstetrics unit provides inpatient birth and surgical services and also includes a Level …

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Brookfield closes on $336.9 million investment with American Equity

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced Monday that it has closed an initial equity investment with Brookfield Asset Management as part of a previously announced strategic partnership. Brookfield acquired 9,106,042 shares at $37 per share; with …

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High-profile Highland Park building underwent structural repairs before start of renovation

The exterior of the building that houses Chuck’s Restaurant will be refreshed as part of a $1.24 million renovation. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates Architects LLC

Before a $1.24 million renovation could begin on a …

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UnityPoint Health announces new president and CEOs for health system, clinics

UnityPoint Health announced two key executive leadership positions today, with the appointment of Clay Holderman as president and CEO of UnityPoint Health, and Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua as the next president and CEO of UnityPoint Clinic. 

Holderman is currently …

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Texas company plans to use cornstalks, husks to make eco-friendly pallets in Iowa

Des Moines Register: A Texas company that uses cornstalks, husks and leaves to make ski, skate and surf boards plans to build a $15 million plant in northwest Iowa to make environmentally friendly shipping pallets. Corn …

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YWRC accepting nominations for annual Louise Noun Visionary Woman Award

The Young Women’s Resource Center is accepting nominations for its annual Louise Noun Visionary Woman Award, which honors local leaders who have made significant contributions toward empowering girls and young women. The award is named …

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Botanical Garden launches $30,000 ‘We Grow Together’ fundraising campaign

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is launching the “We Grow Together” campaign to raise $30,000. With each $1,000 raised, the Botanical Garden will bring its mission to a new local organization, school or group …

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GIVEdsm.org undergoes changes to keep up with growing need for support

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has made improvements to the  GIVEdsm.org website to meet increased demand for support and services because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a news release, the foundation hopes that by …