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Proposed Des Moines soccer stadium project ‘at risk’ without state funding

A 6,300-seat stadium that would primarily be used for soccer is proposed to be built on 43 acres on the southwest edge of downtown Des Moines. Rendering courtesy of Krause Group

An ambitious plan to redevelop …

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D.M.’s Abel is likely to be Warren Buffett’s successor at Berkshire Hathaway

New York Times: For years, perhaps the biggest question that Warren Buffett has faced is who is in line to replace him as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he built into a $631 billion …

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D.M. official: Dico site expected to be cleaned up by end of year

Cleanup of the contaminated Dico site at 200 S.W. 16th St. in Des Moines is expected to be completed by the end of the year, a city official said. Photo by Duane Tinkey

Cleanup is expected …

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Iowa Supreme Court says UI must disclose investors in utilities partnership

Cedar Rapids Gazette: All seven Iowa Supreme Court justices have agreed the University of Iowa and the Board of Regents must hand over extensive financial details and documents about their $1.165 billion public-private partnership with a …

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Principal Real Estate Investors, Des Moines schools recognized as Energy Star Partners

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring two Iowa Energy Star partners for their outstanding leadership in reducing energy bills and tackling climate change. Des Moines Public Schools and …

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State announces funding for urban water quality projects

Twelve urban water quality projects will receive funding from the state’s Water Quality Initiative, Mike Naig, Iowa’s secretary of agriculture announced today. The announcement comes as the state kicks off Soil and Water Conservation Week. …

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Midwest Growth Partners invests in two leading ag equipment dealers

Midwest Growth Partners, a food- and ag-focused private equity fund manager with offices in West Des Moines and Omaha, announced its most recent platform investment. MGP partnered with co-investors Summit Equity Group, Northcreek Mezzanine and company …

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Massive solar power project underway in Iowa

KCCI-TV: Iowa’s largest solar project has started delivering energy to the grid. It’s the 100-megawatt Wapello Solar Facility in Louisa County. It has 318,000 bifacial solar panels, covering 800 acres of Iowa land. Bifacial means generation …

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Great Outdoors Foundation introduces conservation credit program

The Great Outdoors Foundation is launching a conservation credit program that is designed to help offset everyday practices, such as driving, shopping and water usage. According to a news release, the credits, once purchased, are reinvested in …

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EPA awards three Iowa school districts $70,000 for older diesel bus replacement

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $70,000 this week to three Iowa school districts for the replacement of diesel school buses. The award is part of $10.5 million going to 137 school bus fleets in 40 states …