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‘Chefs are nonexistent,’ says local restaurant owner

In the past nine months, Alexander Hall has opened two new restaurants in Clive: Franka Pizzeria and St. Kilda Bakery & Cafe. 


While Hall has been able to find staff to work in the dining …

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Building a community-funded model of journalism

Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a two-part series looking at challenges to business models in the media industry and the possibility of more community-funded models. This piece looks at three examples in …

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Canoyer Garden Center acquires Florida tropicals grower

West Des Moines-based private equity fund Midwest Growth Partners announced it has capitalized Canoyer Garden Center in support of Canoyer’s recent acquisition of Stewart’s Greenhouse. Canoyer is a Grimes-based grower and retailer of premium flowers, plants, shrubs …

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Apple workers at Maryland store vote to unionize, a first in the U.S.

New York Times: Apple employees at a Baltimore-area store have voted to unionize, making it the first of the company’s 270-plus stores in the United States to join a trend in labor organizing sweeping through retailers, …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Craft breweries brewing up something new for the morning crowd

I’m a big fan of coffee. Ever since my early days as a late-night radio guy, when I needed the caffeine to get me through my shift. As I’ve gotten older my tastes have become …

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Old fire station comes full circle under new ownership

The old Fire Station No. 1, at the corner of Ninth and Mulberry streets downtown. By Duane Tinkey

The future of the former Central Fire Station No. 1 will be a nod to its past, one …

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Mountain Dew releases new flavor, Overdrive, sold exclusively at Casey’s

Des Moines Register: Casey’s General Stores just got its own Mountain Dew flavor that’s described as “citrus punch with hints of mango, raspberry and lime,” according to a statement from the Ankeny-based convenience store chain. The …

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Will emerging nonprofit models help sustain local news?

Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a two-part series looking at challenges to business models in the media industry and the possibility of more community-funded models.


Former journalist Kyle Munson traveled to many …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Stores have too much stuff. Savvy consumers will benefit.

Remember during the pandemic when you couldn’t find that outdoor furniture you wanted for your patio or that fancy electric gadget? Good news, it’s now in stock. Even better news is that after July 4, …

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Fareway opens new Beaverdale meat market today

Axios Des Moines: Fareway opened its first Des Moines specialty meat market today at 2716 Beaver Ave. There are dozens upon dozens of meats to peruse, like lamb shoulder, lobster tails and swordfish. Beyond the meat …