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Art Center can’t remove ‘Double Site’ – but city potentially could, judge says

A judge ruled Friday that he will continue to block the Des Moines Art Center from removing a 28-year-old art installation in the city of Des Moines’ Greenwood Park but acknowledged that his order will …

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Partnership names Sid Juwarker vice president of economic development

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has named Sid Juwarker as its vice president of economic development. In the new role, which begins May 17, Juwarker will work to gather economic development leads of companies across …

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Gov. Reynolds signs MEGA tax incentives program into law

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Senate File 574 on Wednesday authorizing the Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program, which will use new tax incentives to lure $1 billion development projects to Iowa. Photo provided by…
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Des Moines, Hy-Vee reach agreement on hours for downtown store

Hy-Vee’s grocery store on Court Avenue in downtown Des Moines will operate with sharply reduced weekend hours under an agreement expected to be approved by the Des Moines City Council on Monday. The hours of …

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With the Iowa Legislature adjourned, Fearless reviews what will affect Iowa women the most

Lawmakers approved numerous plans that will directly affect Iowans before they adjourned April 20. Other policy proposals related to women’s and gender issues didn’t make it through.

Below is a brief survey of legislation and …

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Indianola Fire Department announces Fire Chief Greg Chia will retire at end of year

After leading the Indianola Fire Department for nearly 10 years, Fire Chief Greg Chia has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31. Chia started his career as a firefighter in 1985 with the Des Moines Fire …

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MPO announces $22 million in grant awards

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) today announced more than $22 million in grant awards for 23 projects around Greater Des Moines.

The grants are available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Surface …

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Judge temporarily extends restriction on Des Moines Art Center

A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order barring the Des Moines Art Center from beginning to remove an art installation in Greenwood Park. U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher said the extension until April …

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Iowa awards grants for 2024 Summer Youth Internship Program

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced awards totaling $321,080 to help jumpstart six projects in Des Moines, Carroll, Indianola, Ankeny, Marshalltown and Mount Ayr that are projected to provide 115 summer internships to youths across Iowa. …

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IWD awards Registered Apprenticeship grants

Iowa Workforce Development has announced new awards for its annual Registered Apprenticeship grants. The grant funds, which involve two different programs, will support both existing and new programs in Registered Apprenticeship. Approximately $3.6 million total …