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Von Maur announces plans to open in vacant Younkers at Jordan Creek

Des Moines Register: Von Maur is planning on opening in the vacant anchor space left behind by Younkers at Jordan Creek Town Center, instead of following its initial plans of constructing a new two-story building on …

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Marshalltown Mall up for auction

The Marshalltown Mall is up for auction and the future for its tenants is uncertain, the Marshalltown Times-Republican reports. Commercial real estate company Ten-X Commercial in California listed the property with a starting bid of $900,000. …

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General Mills workers avoid strike, set to ratify contract next week

Cedar Rapids Gazette: More than 500 General Mills workers will not strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement with the company, the union said Friday. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union’s Local 110 announced Friday …

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NOTEBOOK: ‘Go cups’ at the airport? Not exactly, but…

Des Moines International Airport is looking to set up a small bar/coffee/food operation on Concourse C and may pursue a new liquor license that would allow you to wander both concourses with your wine, beer …

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Crossroads mall site at a crossroads

Fort Dodge Messenger: The local government’s effort to support the redevelopment of the Crossroads Mall site was launched Monday by City Council members who first heard from sometimes angry and sometimes tearful mall merchants worried about …

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Casey’s General Stores honored for boardroom gender parity

Casey’s General Stores was recognized by the Women’s Forum of New York at its Breakfast of Corporate Champions today. The event brought together more than 600 leaders, including CEOs, board directors and government officials in …

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ABI names new lobbyist, promotes Crain

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has promoted Nicole Crain to executive vice president and hired veteran lobbyist J.D. Davis to take over Statehouse duties. Crain, who was senior vice president of public policy, …

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General Mills workers reject contract, could strike

Cedar Rapids Gazette: More than 500 workers at General Mills voted down the company’s contract proposal by 99 percent Wednesday, sending both parties to the negotiation table in an effort to possibly avoid a strike. …

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Project Update: Ricochet Game Lounge & Social Bar

Ricochet Game Lounge & Social Bar, an indoor gaming lounge with a pingpong focus, is expanding and moving to the first floor of Capital Square. The rendering shows the interior of the gaming lounge that is …

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Hy-Vee plans drive through kiosks at West Des Moines stores

A Hy-Vee drive-through kiosk. The grocery plans to install them at two West Des Moines stores. Photo provided by Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee plans to install 900-square-foot freestanding buildings with drive-through lanes at two of its West Des …

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