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IEDA schedules economic development grant workshops

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is hosting a few workshops across the state during October to help cities prepare to apply for Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program grants. The grants are used by communities for the redevelopment, rehabilitation of vacant or underutilized buildings to stimulate economic growth or reinvestment in the community. A mandatory pre-application…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 25, 2025
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Ag department accepting grant applications for urban water quality projects

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting pre-applications for cost-share grants to support urban conservation and water quality projects as part of the state’s nutrient reduction strategy. The proposed urban water quality improvement projects should be led and implemented by local leaders, organizations and volunteers. Successful pre-applications should leverage existing partnerships…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 24, 2025
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Iowa Bankers Association honors Sorensen with James A. Leach Leadership Award

The Iowa Bankers Association has awarded John Sorensen, former president and CEO of the industry association, the 2025 James A. Leach Leadership Award. Sorensen, who retired in January after 38 years with the association, was recognized for his role as a prominent spokesperson on financial and economic issues and his leadership in expanding the association…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 24, 2025
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Norwalk’s bid for Buc-ee’s part of larger annexation plan

A petition to bring a Buc-ee’s travel center to Norwalk has attracted more than 3,500 signatures and will soon be sent to the Texas-based company in what Norwalk Mayor Tom Phillips said is an example of the city dreaming big. Bringing Buc-ee’s to Norwalk is part of the longer-term vision that is included in the…
By Michael Crumb | Sep 24, 2025
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Work on The Station in Bondurant set to begin this fall

The city of Bondurant has awarded a contract for the conversion of its fire station into a community space for events and recreational programming, an amenity City Administrator Marketa Oliver said has been badly needed in the fast-growing community of about 9,500 people. The Bondurant City Council approved a contract on Sept. 2 for about…
By Michael Crumb | Sep 24, 2025
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Merchants Bonding Co. begins work on HQ expansion in West Des Moines

Merchants Bonding Co. has broken ground on its 34,000-square-foot expansion at its headquarters in West Des Moines, a project that company leaders say will increase the amenities for its employees and help the surety meet the growth it is experiencing nationwide. Merchants Bonding Co., 6700 Westown Parkway, announced the expansion in May. In June, the Iowa Economic…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 24, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Surety Hotel property in Des Moines sold for $31.6 million

An entity managed by Omaha-based Paul G. Smith Associates has acquired property in downtown Des Moines that includes a 12-story building occupied by the Surety Hotel, Polk County real estate records show. PGSAH Des Moines LLC, managed by the Omaha group, paid Aparium Hotel Group $31.6 million for the property at 206 Sixth Ave. (pictured) in…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Sep 24, 2025
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Indo-American Association of Iowa offering consular, visa services to local businesses

The Consulate General of India in Chicago, in partnership with the Indo-American Association of Iowa, will host a consular services day to provide consular services to local businesses. The event is intended to help expedite consular processes for businesses and leaders that conduct business with India. Consular services offered on-site will include issuance of marriage, life…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2025
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