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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 …

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Texas Roadhouse planned in Altoona

Texas Roadhouse plans to open a restaurant at 2363 Adventureland Drive in Altoona on a 2.15-acre parcel west of the Cinemark Movie Theater. The Altoona City Council earlier this month approved a site plan for …

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Inflated cheese costs are hurting Casey’s pizza

Axios Des Moines: Rising gas prices are causing a nationwide uproar, but here in the Midwest, sharp increases in cheese costs are hitting us where it really hurts — our gas station pizza. Inflated cheese costs …

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Older women are leaving Iowa’s workforce in droves

Axios Des Moines: Women age 55 and older were the biggest demographic to drop out of Iowa’s workforce since the start of the pandemic, countering the national narrative that young moms are the ones staying home …

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Riverwalk Hub in downtown Des Moines announces closure

Des Moines Register: Downtown lunch and evening social hour spot the Riverwalk Hub, or HubSpot, is closed at least temporarily, according to social media posts from the restaurant and the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. …

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Von Maur named nation’s No. 1 department store

Corridor Business Journal: Von Maur Department Store was named the No. 1 department store in the United States Thursday in Newsweek’s America’s Best Retailers 2022 rankings. Davenport-based Von Maur bested – in order of their ranking …