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The Elbert Files: Mary Andringa chose wisely

The resignation of Vermeer Corp.’s Mary Andringa from the Iowa Board of Regents probably has less to do with an imagined conflict of interest than it does with dysfunction at the University of Iowa.

Andringa …

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McLellan: Silence kills

I had to call United’s 800-number the other day to change an existing ticket. At each step of modifying my ticket, the customer service rep would have to key in some data and then there …

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A Closer Look: Molly Hanson

Molly Hanson has spent the past four years as a naturalist in Madison County, helping people learn about Iowa’s environment. At the same time, she was on the board of Iowa Rivers Revival, a nonprofit …

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Wild!: Polk County Conservation plans improvements at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt — one of the largest natural attractions in Polk County, yet unknown to many — is about to get a five-year facelift that will make it easier to use.

The 9,100-acre prairie …

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Slam Dunk: DSM looks to land more top events

The buzz that surrounded Des Moines as four of the nation’s most storied men’s basketball programs competed at Wells Fargo Arena during the first two rounds of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in March most …

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3-D Profits?

Pella Corp. has been making plastic parts with a 3-D printer for a dozen years. The window- and door-making giant has a long history of working with Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and …

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Business Record 5-6-16

Slam Dunk
After scoring big on NCAA men’s tourney, DSM looks to land more top events

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Fitting the form

In March, the Business Record hosted a panel discussion about trends and issues in land development in Greater Des Moines as part of a series of four videotaped discussions on the office, retail, industrial and …

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Former Milwaukee mayor supports converting DSM one-way streets to two-way

Blunt-speaking former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist spent time surveying Des Moines’ new urbanism this week, praising attractions like the East Village while suggesting downtown should turn its one-way streets into more pedestrian-friendly two-way routes.


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Designs on a Walnut Street duplex

Bruce Myers designed this home in Arizona

Des Moines mortgage banker Bruce Myers is a designer and developer at heart, one with an interest in unique spaces.   He has found that spot in a…