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How Ankeny’s Uptown has been revived

In 2010, Ankeny’s Uptown was a tired commercial district with scant hustle or bustle.

As the decade progressed, a transformation began to occur.

The city of Ankeny sold an aged fire station along Southwest Third …

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New Art Week fellowship program aims to engage neighborhoods

A new fellowship program that runs in conjunction with the annual Art Week celebration is designed to elevate the work of community artists and activate and embed their work into neighborhoods in the Des Moines …

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Details unveiled on $350 milion development in Waukee

For years, Dickson Jensen has had a passion for youth athletics. 

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He coached athletic teams on which five of his children played. He founded All Iowa Attack, a statewide elite basketball program that …

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Meet the new CEO of Kreg Tool

Edward McGreen was named the new CEO of Ankeny-based Kreg Tool in early April. He joined the company, which makes tools for do-it-yourself woodworkers, as chief financial officer in September 2022. Before joining Kreg, McGreen …

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Vermeer celebrates opening of new Global Parts Distribution Center

PELLA — Vermeer Corp., a maker of machinery for the agricultural and industrial sectors, celebrated the opening of its new Global Parts Distribution Center recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches and tours.

After construction began …

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Des Moines’ iconic Depot to be sold

Parts of the Depot still have reminders of its ties to the Rock Island. Photo by Duane Tinkey he brick walkway is where passengers once waited for trains. Photo by Duane Tinkey The inside of…
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Via Health Services answers the call for long-term memory care needs

The story has been far too common across Iowa throughout the last year.

Month after month, news of another nursing home closure leaves communities and families scrambling to find care for loved ones. Since the …

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Business leaders say results of ‘23 session will enhance Iowa’s economic vitality

The business community is celebrating key wins for its agenda during the recent legislative session, issues that leaders say will help make Iowa more competitive.

With the 2023 legislative session now in the books, here’s …

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Taking stock of supplier diversity

For small businesses seeking growth for their consumer packaged goods brands, getting their products into grocery stores can be a challenge when a few conglomerate brands supply most of a store’s inventory.

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It’s …

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Clyde Evans retiring after 32 years with city of West Des Moines

Clyde Evans’ first impression about the West Des Moines school district prompted him to apply for a job as the city’s community development director 32 years ago.

Evans was the planning director for Palmdale, California, …