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Report analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law

Iowa’s new hands-free driving law took effect Tuesday, banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Photo courtesy Getty Images

Iowa’s newly passed hands-free driving law went into effect Tuesday, and a report from Common …

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Supply managers expect tariffs to push input prices up 7.5% in Q3, Q4 2025

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined 0.3 points in June, going from 51.0 in May to 50.7 in June, which remains above growth neutral.

The index is an economic indicator for the nine-state …

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Wells Fargo Arena officially becomes Casey’s Center

Darren Rebelez, Casey’s president and CEO, addresses a crowd during a ceremony on July 1 making the arena’s new name official. Photo by Gigi Wood

New interior signage was unveiled at Casey’s Center today in …

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West Des Moines Leadership Academy 2025-26 class announced

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy has announced 42 leaders who will participate in the program’s 2025-2026 class. The nine-month program aims to guide participants through experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. …

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FedEx laying off workers as part of long-term strategy

FedEx officials recently announced they will be laying off 84 workers at the company’s 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility in downtown Des Moines. Company officials said the layoffs are part of a multi-year strategy to implement FedEx’s …

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Marshalltown chamber joins Partnership affiliate network

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced today it has added the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce to its Regional Affiliate Chamber network. Members of the Marshalltown Area Chamber are now automatically members of the Partnership …

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Downtown chamber rebrands as Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce has announced a new chapter. Effective immediately, it will operate under a new name – the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.

The strategic rebrand reflects the chamber’s mission …

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IEDA rejects Ames’ reinvestment district application for Linc redevelopment project

Rendering of the Linc development along Lincoln Way in Ames. The Iowa Economic Development Board voted today to reject the city’s application under the Iowa Reinvestment District Act for the project. Image taken from the…
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IEDA approves tax credits for JBS USA Foods’ Perry production facility

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved more than $12 million in assistance for a company that wants to build a facility to make sausage in Perry, creating more than 300 jobs.

The IEDA board …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces two promotions

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the promotion of two team members. Courtney Shaw has been promoted to chief communications and engagement officer. In this role, she will continue to oversee the Partnership’s communications …