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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: ‘Misforecasting’ leads retailers to have an abundance of casual wear as workers shift back to the office

You know all those sweatpants you accumulated working from home? The good news for you is there is an abundance of them on store shelves. The bad news for department stores is they have too …

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$24.3M in renovations proposed for 2 downtown warehouses

A local development team is proposing a $10 million historical renovation of a four-story brick building at 106 S.W. Seventh St. in Des Moines. The building was originally occupied by Carpenter Paper Co., whose name …

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Ames printing companies merge

Ames-based printing company Sigler has announced the acquisition of another Ames printing business, Alpha Copies and its franchise business Fastsigns. According to a news release, the deal will be effective on July 1. Alpha Copies …

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Receiver appointed in Valley West Mall foreclosure proceedings

Krista Freitag, who specializes in overseeing properties in foreclosure, has been appointed as receiver of Valley West Mall while a foreclosure petition makes its way through legal proceedings, a Polk County District Court judge ordered…
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Hearing scheduled on Valley West Mall foreclosure petition

A Polk County District Court judge has scheduled a hearing for 11 a.m. Friday to hear a request to appoint a receiver for Valley West Mall, 1551 Valley West Drive in West Des Moines. In May, U.S. …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Hotels and airlines cause stress. Now they’re trying to relieve it.

I will admit, when I saw this Wall Street Journal headline I quickly recalled distinct memories of travel snafus that led to internal meltdowns (although I’d like to think I kept my cool on the outside). Reporter …

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What’s ahead for Valley West Mall

The start of foreclosure proceedings against Valley West Mall, a once shiny shopping destination for those in the Des Moines area and beyond, was not a surprise to retail observers who for years have watched …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: The carpenter shortage — how we got here

Full disclosure: When I married my husband, he was a carpenter, so I have a soft spot for those in the trade. I’ve seen how hard the work is on a body — carrying lumber and tools …

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Valley West Mall in foreclosure after allegedly failing to make payments on $50M loan

Des Moines Register: After years of struggling to remain viable, Valley West Mall is under foreclosure. U.S. Bank filed the action in Polk County District Court last week, alleging the owners of the 47-year-old mall — …

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New owners promise a refreshed, safer, family-focused experience as Adventureland begins a new season

Bill Lentz, the new general manager of Adventureland, stands at the park with the Dragon Slayer roller coaster in the background. The amusement park opened this spring under new ownership. Photo submitted by Palace Entertainment

Adventureland …