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Revitalizing Dogtown

On the surface, the goal sounds daunting: Transform a commercial area surrounding Drake University into an entertainment district that attracts not only people who live in Greater Des Moines but also visitors to the city.…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 18, 2020
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Catch Des Moines, Greater Des Moines Partnership issue 7-Day shop local challenge

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Catch Des Moines have announced a 7-Day DSM Local Challenge to encourage residents to shop local for seven days, from June 25 to July 1. According to a news …
By BPC Staff | Jun 18, 2020
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Survey: Majority of ABI board members say companies’ hiring is steady or growing

Iowa manufacturers are feeling cautiously optimistic about the economy, according to the results of the latest ABI Quarterly Iowa Business Survey. Of the ABI board members surveyed, 43% said they expect sales to expand over the next …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2020
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D.M. council approves expanded outdoor seating at restaurants

The Des Moines City Council this week approved a resolution that would allow restaurants to increase outdoor seating, a move that would help establishments serve more customers. 

The resolution is an effort to address the …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 10, 2020
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Casey’s reports strong annual earnings despite COVID-19-related obstacles

The sudden drop in vehicle usage caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak and subsequent shelter-in-place orders in parts of the U.S. meant less demand for gasoline, a nationwide trend to which Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 9, 2020
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Cedar Rapids marijuana manufacturer closes permanently

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Cedar Rapids’s sole medical marijuana manufacturer permanently has closed its doors, leaving the state with one medical cannabidiol manufacturer. Iowa Relief relinquished its license weeks after having ceased operations at its plant, state …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2020
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Downtown Farmers’ Market launches online marketplace

The Downtown Farmers’ Market has launched an online marketplace to help vendors connect with customers. The Farmers’ Market has postponed the opening of its live market this spring because of the coronavirus pandemic and concerns …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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Indoor sports facility proposed for former Sears store at Southridge Mall

An athletic club and multisports facility is proposed for the former Sears building at Southridge Mall in Des Moines. 
Photo provided by Polk County assessor

A Kansas-based health club is proposing to convert the site …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 5, 2020
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J.C. Penney closing 154 stores this summer; Carroll and Marshalltown included

CNN Business: J.C. Penney Co. is permanently closing 154 stores across 20 states this summer as part of its bankruptcy plan. The list includes two Iowa stores, in Carroll and Marshalltown. The company, one of the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 5, 2020
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Namesake’s family sues Exile Brewing Co over top-selling Ruthie beer

Des Moines Register: The estate of Ruthie Bisignano is suing Exile Brewing Co. for “unjustified and unpermitted” use of Bisignano’s persona to advertise the Des Moines craft brewery’s best-selling Ruthie beer. The case, filed Monday, alleges …
By BPC Staff | Jun 4, 2020
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