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Maxie’s restaurant reopening in March under new ownership

Maxie’s Restaurant & Lounge, a popular longtime restaurant in West Des Moines, is reopening this month under new ownership.

Anna Suttie, a Des Moines-area restaurant operator, and two partners purchased the property at 1311 Grand …

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Vogel named CEO of Sigler

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Michelle Vogel has been named the new CEO of Sigler, a graphic design and commercial printing company based in Ames. According to a news release, Vogel has worked for Sigler for more than …

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Crain appointed to BIPAC board of directors

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced the appointment of Nicole Crain, executive vice president, to the board of directors of BIPAC, a national organization focused on “advancing economic prosperity.” BIPAC works to empower …

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Prairie Meadows to celebrate remodeled hotel with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona is set to celebrate the opening of its remodeled hotel with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The event will take place at the Photo Finish Lounge located in …

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Marshalltown’s Raycom is acquired by NY company

Eastern Communications Ltd. has announced the acquisition of Racom Corp., a provider of emergency communications services and technology based in Marshalltown. The acquisition creates one of the largest service and distribution platforms in the critical-communications …

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Pass along positivity at the DSM Loves You pop-up activation

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting a pop-up activation, DSM Loves You, in honor of Valentine’s Day. The activation features good-news boxes filled with positive affirmation notes and flowers, provided by local artists Maggie …

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Brian Clark launches new development company

Brian Clark, who for over seven years has worked at Ryan Cos. as director of development, has launched Sonar Development Partners, a company that specializes in owner’s representation, project management and development services. “The path …

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Downtown Farmers’ Market announces return of incubator program for underrepresented small businesses

The Downtown Farmers’ Market will bring back its incubator program to support underrepresented founders of small businesses and startups during its 2023 season. The program’s goal is to improve “access and economic growth for local small, minority …

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HomeGrown restaurant opens in Crescent building

HomeGrown, a Wichita, Kan.-based breakfast and lunch eatery, opened Monday in the Crescent Building, owned by the Krause Group, parent company of Krause+.

HomeGrown is the second tenant to open in the building, located at …

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Stew Hansen, a leader in Iowa’s auto industry, dies

KCCI: Stew Hansen, a well-known leader in Iowa’s auto industry for many years, has died. Dan Boettcher, regional vice president at Ken Garff Automotive – Iowa, said the company is mourning the loss of Hansen. …