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A dozen Greater Des Moines companies named on Inc. 5000 list

Two Ankeny-based companies topped a list of a dozen Greater Des Moines enterprises that earned a place on this year’s Inc. 5000, which is Inc. magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies. In all, …

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Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee opens Thursday in downtown Des Moines

Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee restaurant at the grocery chain’s downtown Des Moines location is scheduled to open on Thursday. The restaurant, formerly a Hy-Vee Market Grille, was converted to become a casual, counter-service Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee …

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Fire alarms might be disabled due to extended power outage, city reminds businesses

The city of Des Moines released a statement on Tuesday reminding businesses that most fire alarm systems are designed with a battery backup of 24 hours in the event of a power outage. This means …

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Battle of Bottle Bill grows as moratorium is lifted

When Gov. Kim Reynolds recently extended the public health disaster emergency proclamation, continuing some restrictions on social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic, it did not include a moratorium on customers returning cans and bottles …

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Smash Park launches new franchise program for national expansion

Smash Park, a West Des Moines-based “eatertainment” venue, is launching a new program to sell franchises as part of a plan to expand nationally. The franchising entity Smash Park Franchising LLC will operate under the Smash Park …

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Alliant Energy is seeking to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, along with the elimination of coal from its facilities by 2040, the company announced in its corporate responsibility report.

Corridor Business Journal: Almost Famous Popcorn Co. has announced plans to expand to Des Moines on Aug. 1 with a new store in the East Village. The popcorn company was founded at Newbo City Market in …

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Leading by example

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NOTEBOOK: New restaurant includes refurbished bars discovered in Toledo

One of the first things visitors will see when they walk into Lucky Horse Beer and Burgers is a refurbished 1890s-style back and front bar with intricate wood carvings.

The owners of the new restaurant …

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Amazon names Iowa top state for digital entrepreneurs

orridor Business Journal: A new analysis by Amazon finds that Iowa leads the nation in the per-capita number of small and medium-sized businesses selling through the tech giant’s online platform, and that Iowa businesses are increasing …

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C-Bar opens at airport

A new place to get coffee or a drink opened this week at gate C5 at the Des Moines International Airport.
Photo submitted by the Des Moines International Airport.

Travelers passing through the Des Moines …