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Over $6 million raised for north-side rec center; project will move forward

Plans for a new recreation center on Des Moines’ north side will move forward after fundraising for the project reached its goal of $6 million, the city announced in a news release.

The Des Moines …

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A Closer Look: Toby O’Berry

A late Monday Night Football game kept Toby O’Berry out of the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001.

O’Berry had stayed up late to watch the match between the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, …

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UPDATED: Toppling Goliath opening tap room in Drake neighborhood

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.’s facility and restaurant in Decorah. Photo special to the Business Record

The popular and top-ranked Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. is expanding to Des Moines.

The maker of Pseudo Sue pale ale and …

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Will more office workers downtown help restaurants? Answers vary

Ask Jessica Dunker of the Iowa Restaurant Association whether requiring workers to be in the office at least three days a week will benefit downtown Des Moines’ restaurants and she’ll say “probably not.”

Ask Matt Anderson, Des …

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Altoona warehouse property sold to out-of-state buyer for $24.9 million

Sealy & Co., a fully integrated commercial real estate investment and operating company based in Shreveport, La., has acquired property in the Altus Commerce Center in Altoona, paying $24.9 million for the land and newly constructed building, Polk …

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The move away from full-time remote work

Across the nation, a growing number of employers are requiring employees be in the office at least three or more days a week.

In March, JPMorgan Chase & Co. told senior employees that they must …

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Principal Financial Group’s workers are returning to the office. What it could mean for downtown

Last week, Principal Financial Group told its employees that most would be required to begin working in the office at least three days a week starting in November.

The mandate was welcome news to downtown …

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West Des Moines acquires land for arboretum

An arboretum that is proposed in West Des Moines will help reinforce the history of one of the area’s earliest settlers and provide residents and others a quiet place to visit, City Manager Tom Hadden …

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Housing awards expected to create more than 2,000 residential units

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $38 million in workforce housing tax credits to develop new housing opportunities in communities across the state. The awards will support 59 housing projects that …

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Republic Cos. opening HVAC, electrical distribution center in Grimes

Republic Cos., a long-time Iowa electrical and mechanical distributor headquartered in Davenport, is expanding its operations to Grimes, the company announced.

The company is opening a distribution center and state-of-the-art HVAC and electrical training facility …