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Survey: 89% of us would recommend Greater D.M. to a friend

The vast majority of Greater Des Moines residents feel a strong affinity to the region, believe it is a good community for raising a family and believe their colleagues act with integrity, according to results …

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Panel: DACA ‘Dreamers’ important to Greater Des Moines

An upcoming deadline for Congress to address a key immigration reform issue has had a chilling effect on Greater Des Moines’ estimated 2,500 young “Dreamers” — and the business community stands to lose a vital …

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Des Moines local sales tax would likely pay for public safety, neighborhoods, street repairs and tax relief

The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to call for a March 6 ballot measure on a 1 percent local option sales tax that would net the city $37 million a year.

Because West Des …

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Creighton: Iowa business conditions strengthen

Creighton University’s Business Conditions Index for Iowa rose slightly in November, hitting 55.2 after an October reading of 55. Anything above 50 indicates growth. 

The monthly survey of supply managers found that the index for …

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Iowa Leading Indicators firing on all cylinders in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators increased 0.4 percentage points to 108.2 in October from 107.8 in September. For the first time since December 2010, all eight components of the index contributed positively to the index. Among …

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Partnership sets legislative agenda, lawmakers spar on solutions

A panel of key Iowa legislative leaders took turns looking to score points before a pro-business crowd today.

Not surprisingly, the minority Democrats took the opportunity to take a few jabs at the majority Republicans …

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So far, Hy-Vee ‘crushing’ Des Moines’ first sports bar

Todd Millang, the commercial real estate broker who teamed with Hubbell Realty Co. to buy and renovate Johnny’s Hall of Fame in 2006, said he is trying to find an operating model to compete with …

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Guest Opinion: Rural economic development drives Iowa’s growth

BY ALLAN DUFFE | Board director for the Central Iowa Power Cooperative

Economic development is critical for the success of Iowa. It takes on an even greater importance when dealing with the state’s rural economy.…

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Ames, Alliant eye certified development sites

The Ames Economic Development Commission and Alliant Energy plan a new certified industrial park on 730 acres of land annexed into the city. The organizations will ask the Iowa Economic Development Authority to certify the …

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19th-century carriage house to be 6th Avenue Corridor home with help of state grant

The 6th Avenue Corridor program in Des Moines will receive $25,000 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the $74,500 restoration of a carriage house at 1714 Sixth Ave. A $5,000 Neighborhood Investment Corp. grant …