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The Photo Issue 2024: Dave Keith

Tell us a little about your hobby.  

One of my hobbies is woodworking, when I have the time. My woodworking skills have given me the opportunity to build furniture and wood decor pieces from either …
By Emily Barske Wood | Jun 28, 2024
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The Photo Issue 2024: Paula Bell

Tell us a little about your hobby.  

I wouldn’t necessarily call this a hobby, but rather a lifestyle. I study and train in Okinawan Japanese karate called Ryukyu Kempo. Karate has a long and …
By Emily Barske Wood | Jun 28, 2024
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The Photo Issue 2024: Dylan DeClerck

Tell us a little about your hobby.  

I play Ultimate Frisbee professionally for the Minnesota Wind Chill in the Ultimate Frisbee Association, have competed for multiple club teams at the USA Ultimate National Championships and …
By Emily Barske Wood | Jun 28, 2024
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Skyline mural bringing new art to downtown Des Moines

Operation Downtown and the Greater Des Moines Partnership will install a new mural downtown on the east-facing wall at 208 Court Ave. The new mural will showcase the downtown Des Moines skyline and surrounding area …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 25, 2024
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Polk County awards grant funding to Sam Wise Youth Sports Complex

The city of Altoona can finalize phase three of four in a multi-year effort to update the fields and facilities at the Sam Wise Youth Sports Complex with $56,000 in grant funding approved by the …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 24, 2024
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New survey finds lack of child care creating workforce issue for small businesses

A new national survey from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices released Thursday showed a lack of affordable and accessible child care is a significant barrier to small-business growth. A majority of small-business owners surveyed …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 24, 2024
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New national events hosted in Des Moines as summer starts

Greater Des Moines has hosted several national events during June in addition to several annual events. The region has seen the Principal Charity Classic, the World Pork Expo, Ironman 70.3, and the NASCAR Cup Series …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 21, 2024
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Trellis Café chef retiring

Chef Lisa LaValle has announced her retirement from Trellis Café at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, effective at the end of October. LaValle has been both chef and owner of Trellis Café for over …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 21, 2024
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Bravo announces 17 spring grant recipients

Bravo Greater Des Moines announced $663,600 in grant investments it has made through three grant programs this spring.

Eight organizations are receiving Capital Project Grants, which provide funding to arts, culture and heritage nonprofits for capital …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 20, 2024
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Downtown Des Moines hosts Cajun Fest this weekend

Cajun Fest is Saturday at Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines. The festival will offer authentic Southern food, all-you-can-eat crawfish flown in from New Orleans, specialty drinks, live music and entertainment from NOLA Jazz Band, …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 20, 2024