In case you missed it...
A brief look back at news from the past week.

Ames’ development
Ames is adding a major industrial park expected to compliment the innovation at Iowa State University Research Park. http://bit.ly/2BpRlBo 

United Way gets $300K grant
United Way of Central Iowa has been awarded a major three-year grant from the Siemer Institute to provide comprehensive support to Central Iowa families working to achieve financial stability. http://bit.ly/2nTWBpt

Crowell to retire 
Eric Crowell, president and CEO of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, announced he will retire July 1. http://bit.ly/2EQQY2d

Pillars sketches plans
The Des Moines City Council has approved a letter of intent to sign a 99-year lease at $1 a year on roughly 7 acres of city-owned land for a redevelopment project sponsored by the nonprofit Pillars of Promise. http://bit.ly/2BMxGN8