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Ankeny receives transportation funds for Deere project

Ankeny receives transportation funds for Deere project  The Iowa Transportation Commission yesterday awarded the city of Ankeny a $6.2 million grant to support the expansion of the John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny as…
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Part-time work filling in the employment gap

More Americans are moving from part-time to full-time jobs, adding to evidence that a strengthening labor market will bolster household confidence and spending, Bloomberg reported. The number of people putting in a full week rose …

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Remodeled Vets Auditorium ribbon-cutting near

After 14 months of renovation, the building formerly known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 9.

The new convention center space has new meeting rooms, the state’s largest ballroom, a …

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2012 in Preview: Economic Development


Plans to remake Water Works Park will start to take shape

2012 marks the beginning of Water Works Park’s transformation and development.

After the Des Moines Water Works Parkitecture competition winner is announced, the victorious …

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Des Moines Area Sports Commission honored

Des Moines Area Sports Commission honored The Des Moines Area Sports Commission (DMASC), under the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau umbrella, has been awarded the 2012 SportsEvents Media Group Readers’ Choice Award by…
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A Year in Review: Economic Development


Capital Crossroads launches

Capital Crossroads is a comprehensive regional project spearheaded by the Greater Des Moines Partnership that focuses on economic development and improving the quality of life.

Put together by consultant Market Street Services …

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‘Raucous Before the Caucus’ set for New Year’s Eve

‘Raucous Before the Caucus’ set for New Year’s Eve Local partners and businesses have come together to host “Raucous Before the Caucus,” a pre-caucus party for the media on Dec. 31. The private event, open…
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Iowa Innovation Corp. elects officers

Iowa Innovation Corp. elects officers The Iowa Innovation Corp. (IIC), the operating arm of the state’s new economic development structure, recently elected officers of its seven-person board. Robert Riley Jr., president and CEO of Feed…
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Economists show optimism

Economists are a bit more optimistic about the U.S. economy as 2011 comes to a close, CNNMoney.com reported.

A CNNMoney survey of 20 top economists finds their fear of the economy falling into a new …

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Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress board’s first meeting scheduled for Jan. 5

The Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress board of directors will meet for the first time Jan. 5 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the main conference room at the Iowa Economic Development …