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Global events over the past few months, from the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino to the continued decline in global commodity prices, bring back to the forefront the need for businesses to recognize that …
When Dave Wilkerson was hired by the Waukee Community School District in 1994, the district had just opened its third building and had just under 1,100 students enrolled. Last year, the district, which has had …
Des Moines International Airport now has a roadmap on how to fill a $200 million gap in its $420 million plan to build a new terminal, parking ramp, and facilities for cargo and small planes.…
Des Moines International Airport is seeing a sharp increase in the use of Uber and other ride-booking services, which for the first time are expected to generate more income than taxis from a special airport …
Oil. China. Ag prices dropping. Interest rates rising. Yes, the beginning of 2016 is off to a bit of a rocky start, as U.S. markets led off the year with their worst initial week of …
This year’s session of the Iowa Legislature will include discussions of several topics of interest to Greater Des Moines business leaders.
Among them: local option sales taxes, water quality, tax credits for renewable biochemical production …
Iowa legislators must feel as though they meet themselves coming and going at the start of a legislative session. Without fail, a few pieces of stubborn legislation appear year after year. That will certainly be …
History: For decades, environmental groups have unsuccessfully pushed the state to come up with a long-term source of cash to help clean Iowa’s waterways. Voters overwhelmingly approved a state trust fund that would help, but …
History: Economic changes have generated a need for more middle-skill jobs — jobs that require more education and training than a high school diploma, but less than a traditional four-year college degree. A shortage of …
Back to business? Legislature reconvenes, considers key economic development issues. Focus: Legislative Issues
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