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Partnership offering updates on 2022 session, state budget

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will be offering a recap on the recently completed legislative session and an update on the state’s budget during a virtual meeting on Wednesday. The event is open to Partnership …

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Bucs arena


A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently for a 3,500-seat multipurpose arena that will be the new home of the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team. The arena will located in a building that had housed the …

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Strong exports, increased cash rents and hiring behind growth in Iowa’s rural economycr

Iowa’s rural economy strengthened in May as a result of increased hiring and strong exports supported by commodity prices, a survey of rural bank managers shows.

According to Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index, Iowa’s index score …

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IEDA board approves $6.3M incentives for Wells Enterprise expansion that will create 135 jobs

Wells Enterprises Inc.’s South Ice Cream Plant in Le Mars. The company was awarded $6.3 million in tax credits by the Iowa Economic Development today to expand its product line and update equipment. Photo provided by …

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Farmers’ Market introduces Minority Owned Small Business Incubator Program

The Downtown Farmers’ Market is launching an incubator pilot program to support minority-owned businesses and startup businesses at two special incubator-themed booths. According to a news release, the program provides the new vendors an opportunity to …

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Preliminary draft of plan for vision of downtown DM available for public review May 25

An initial summary of recommendations for the Downtown DSM: Future Forward Vision Plan and Action Plan will be available for public review on Wednesday, May 25. The plan is a community-driven effort to help position the region …

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WDM Chamber recognizes citizens of the year

Former West Des Moines Mayor Steve Gaer and Gianna Pugliese, the intercultural outreach coordinator for the West Des Moines school district, have been named Citizen of the Year and Emerging Citizen of the Year, respectively, …

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Partnership’s Public Policy Forum on infrastructure set for June 16

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will hold its Public Policy Issue Forum on infrastructure June 16 from noon to 1 p.m. It will feature a panel discussion that will address how funding from the infrastructure bill will …

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$2.5 million restoration planned for historic Sixth Avenue building

A $2.5 million renovation is planned on a 134-year-old building located at 1601 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines. The building has had a storied past including being used as an opera house and movie theater. Rendering by Edward …

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Business leaders rally to #KeepIowaFirst in the presidential nomination season

Jay Byers, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, unveils two T-shirts to promote keeping Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status in the presidential nominating process during last week’s visit to Washington, D.C. Photos submitted by the …