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Invest DSM acquires 10 rental properties in Drake neighborhood

Invest DSM has purchased 10 properties east of Drake Park, including the ones shown above at 1079 and 1077 23rd St. The nonprofit plans on renovating the houses. Photo by John Retzlaff

Invest DSM has purchased …

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WDM Chamber announces speakers for August luncheon

Five area academic leaders will headline the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce August luncheon focused on education’s role in preparing future workforce. According to a news release, the panel will include:

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index declines in June

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased to 105.0 in June 2024 from 105.2 in May.

When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are …

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Five Iowa small businesses receive state grants from Main Street Iowa pitch competition

Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts shared $50,000 in state grants after pitching their expansion ideas to a panel of judges in the final round of Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business contest. Burlington’s Thyme …

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Partnership introduces work-based learning event series

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced it will host a four-part work-based learning workshop series for Partnership investor and member organizations. The series aims to guide participants in creating effective work-based learning programs that …

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Boone, Indianola join Main Street Iowa program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has named Boone and Indianola as the newest Main Street Iowa communities. They join 51 other Main Street Iowa communities across the state, according to a news release. Indianola aims …

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Members of 2025 Leadership Urbandale class announced

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce has announced the members of its Leadership Urbandale class of 2025. The class was selected for their leadership qualities, dedication to the community and commitment to making a positive impact …

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What the remainder of 2024 has in store for Iowa, global M&A markets

Regional and global markets for mergers and acquisitions have seen swings over the past four years. A report released in February by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company characterized it as “a wild ride,” …

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Agribusiness Association of Iowa announces new CEO

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) announced Thursday that Julie Kenney has been hired as its new CEO.

Mark Reisinger has served as interim CEO of the organization since March. Kenney will start her new role on Sept. 1.…

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ISU professor: Swine virus caused $1.2 billion annual loss in production

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, also known as PRRS, has cost the U.S. pork industry an estimated $1.2 billion per year in lost production from 2016 to 2020, according to a new analysis from Iowa …