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Boot Barn purchases G&L Clothing in Des Moines

Des Moines Register: It’s the end of an over 100-year-old retail legacy in Des Moines. Boot Barn, a clothing and shoe retailer known for its western-style apparel, purchased G&L Clothing, a local retailer in Des Moines …

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Des Moines artist sues Hy-Vee for using his mural in Super Bowl ad

Des Moines artist Chris Williams is suing Hy-Vee for copyright infringement after the grocery chain aired footage of a public mural painted by Williams as part of a commercial during the Super Bowl earlier this …

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Small Business Reorganization Act enacted to streamline bankruptcies

Federal legislation aimed at reducing debt reorganization burdens for small businesses was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Friday. The Small Business Reorganization Act, authored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, streamlines existing debt reorganization …

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Security researcher ties listing of 5M+ stolen credit, debit cards to Hy-Vee security event

More than 5.3 million new payment card accounts on sale at an underground data market may be tied to the July data security event suffered by Hy-Vee Inc. at its fuel pumps, drive-thru coffee shops …

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Toppling Goliath mulls expansions in Decorah and in Washington state

Des Moines Register: On the heels of moving into a new 52,000-square-foot brewery in Decorah last year, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., owned by Clark and Barbara Lewey, is considering expansions both at home and farther out …

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Aug. 27: Making Your Commercial Lease the Least of Your Problems

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Commercial leases often contain provisions that business owners (especially new ones) have never encountered. This can lead to headaches, frustration, and occasionally legal fees once an attorney gets …

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Mediterranean restaurant franchise plans expansion into Des Moines area

The Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh plans to open five restaurants in the Des Moines area within the next 24 months, a company official said.

The restaurant chain, described as fast-casual, allows guests to customize their …

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NOTEBOOK: After a home baker experiences violent assault, Crème Cupcakes opens doors to tightknit community

Hours after learning that a home bakery owner was sexually assaulted at gunpoint in her home during a supposed delivery handoff, Crème Cupcake owner Christina Moffatt decided her business could step in for other home …

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Ricochet game lounge, bar set to open in long-vacant space at Capital Square

This first-floor space at Capital Square, 400 Locust St., has been vacant since the Embassy Club moved to the Ruan Center about 15 years ago. Ricochet Game Lounge & Social Bar is slated to open …

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Bed Bath & Beyond at Jordan Creek is closing

Des Moines Register: The Bed Bath & Beyond at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines is going out of business. Store manager Ariel McNight said the store is in the process of closing, but …