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PROJECT UPDATE: Design for $2.2 million renovation project approved by Des Moines board

Spot 515 LLC, owned and managed by developer Randy Reichardt, plans a $2.2 million renovation of the commercial building at 515 28th St. in Des Moines. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates Architects In the photo below,…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 21, 2020
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Public hearing set for Casey’s non-fuel store-related project

Casey’s General Stores plans to build its first non-fuel convenience store at 3121 Forest Ave. in Des Moines. Rendering special to the Business Record

 Seventy percent of consumer trips to a Casey’s General Store are for …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 21, 2020
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Raygun moving production operations to Des Moines warehouse

Raygun, the retail store known for its witty T-shirt slogans, is moving its production operations to larger space in an effort to meet increased e-commerce demands for its products.

The space, located at 920 Morgan …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 21, 2020
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Two new interstate interchanges could help accelerate development in Urbandale

The new exit from Interstate Highway 35-80 in Urbandale opened this month. The new flyover ramp, which connects with Iowa Highway 141, creates easier access to Urbandale and Grimes. Drone photo courtesy of city of Urbandale…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 21, 2020
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Above + Beyond Cancer offers $50,000 ‘Cold Turkey Challenge’ to Iowa’s small towns

Above + Beyond Cancer is challenging small Iowa communities to reduce tobacco use through a friendly competition called the Cold Turkey Challenge. The initiative challenges residents of Iowa towns of fewer than 5,000 residents to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2020
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Iowa Women’s Foundation awards $100,000 to Iowa nonprofits

The Iowa Women’s Foundation awarded a total of $100,000 Core Grants to 13 organizations across the state to fund programs for 2021, raising the total granted to more than $1.1 million since the grants were …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2020
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Downtown Chamber of Commerce to host virtual First Responders Appreciation event

The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual First Responders Appreciation event on Nov. 12 from 8 to 9 a.m. The event will be attended by local first responders, Downtown Chamber members …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2020
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Ruan holds ribbon-cutting at new Ankeny Operating Center

Ruan’s new 16,500-squre-foot Ankeny Operating Center will serve as the company’s flagship operation. Photo submitted by Ruan 

Ruan Transportation Management Systems recently celebrated the completion of its new Ankeny Operating Center, a 16,500-square-foot facility that will …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2020
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IEDA board awards tax credits to 3 company expansions that will create 36 jobs

The Iowa Economic Development Authority last week approved financial incentives for three companies, including a Des Moines business that plans to add 60,000 square feet to its facility.

The IEDA board voted Friday to grant …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2020
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Iowa’s monthly unemployment rate falls to 4.7%

More than 1.53 million Iowans were employed in September, up slightly from August, pushing the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate down to 4.7%, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

In September 2019, Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2020