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We got a fortuitous break 13 years ago when renowned New York architect Mario Gandelsonas looked past the tacky gasoline stations and car dealerships that blemished the downtown area and picked Des Moines to sketch …

Dear Mr. Berko:

You have often said that the best time to buy a stock is when no one wants it. Would the airlines qualify? I’m considering Southwest Airlines Co. or SkyWest Inc. I would …

Why do salespeople whine? Why do they whine about the same things? “The guy wouldn’t return my call.” HUGE whine. One of the biggest.

Why the complaint? I could offer 20 reasons, but the answer …

Finding ways to spur the economy and increase business investment in the counties surrounding Polk County is a constant challenge for local economic development officials. To better attract new companies and encourage existing businesses to …

Cate Newberg and Melissa McCoy provide personal touch

The little house on School Street, cream-colored with a blue-gray roof, is rather unassuming. One wouldn’t guess the flurry of activity inside by looking at the exterior. …

Greater Des Moines business leaders gave mixed reviews to a multimillion-dollar economic fund and a new hospital in the western suburbs, but hailed the virtues of combined governance in an informal, unscientific poll of some …

Focus, timing and tight control help bank grow and prosper

Last week, more than 300 city leaders, bankers and customers gathered in Johnston to recognize and celebrate the 100th birthday of Polk County Bank.     The …

Despite the Urbandale City Council’s unanimous defeat of a proposal to work with the Stadium Foundation to build Liberty Bank Stadium, Urbandale Mayor Brad Zaun remains an adamant supporter of the project and is willing …

Changes in key personnel to the largest commercial real estate brokerage company in Iowa were announced last week.

Kyle Gamble, has been named senior vice president and managing director of CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial, company …

Three Dog Bakery, the Valley Junction store that caters to dogs and their owners, has been sold after roughly nine months on the market.

The store, best known for creative dog treats such as “pup-tarts,” …