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New Alliant Ag Innovation Lab opens for business at ISU Research Park
The new 86,000-square-foot Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab at the Iowa State University Research Park opened last week, creating a hub for “service-driven innovation,” said Matt Darr, the leader of the university’s Digital Agriculture Innovation …
Read MoreStory Construction acquires Sioux City-based L&L Builders
Ames-based Story Construction has announced an agreement to buy the assets of L&L Builders Co., a general contractor based out of Sioux City.
According to a news release announcing the acquisition, Story Construction will retain …
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Downtown Des Moines property changes hands
Old Ford Tractor LLC, located in Des Moines, paid 13th & Mulberry LLC $2.3 million for property at 213 13th St. in downtown Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. Renovation of the one-story, …
Read MoreHospitality group Full Court Press signs lease for former Peace Tree space
Des Moines-based hospitality group Full Court Press Inc. will take over the former Peace Tree Brewing Co. space on East Court Avenue, and according to documents obtained from the city of Des Moines, Fong’s Pizza …
Read MoreHyper Energy Bar looks to continue expansion in 2025
The owner of Hyper Energy Bar said his goal is to build a generational company with a national footprint that will triple in size over the next year.
Hyper Energy Bar, the drive-thru energy drink …
Huxley to offer business improvement grants
The city of Huxley has created a grant program to support new and expanding businesses in the community.
According to a news release, grants can be used for facade improvements, buying buildings or land, job …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Omaha group buys 24 acres in Pleasant Hill for senior housing project
Immanuel Communities, an Omaha-based organization that operates retirement and senior care housing facilities in Nebraska and Iowa, has acquired nearly 24 acres of undeveloped land in Pleasant Hill, Polk County real estate transactions show.
Immanuel …
Keys to Effective Networking
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
Whenever we meet a new person, we need to quickly have two questions answered. What are those two questions? Watch this Tero Tips video to find out.
How are …
Read MoreFor generations to come
As a fundraising organization, it’s easy to assess our value in terms of dollars and cents, which of course, are vital to advancing our mission. For example, in the last 18 months, we’ve secured more …
Read MoreHome is where the JOY is
Evolving to meet a customer who’s not willing to settle
For more than 75 years, WesleyLife has held fast to the belief that everyone should experience the opportunity to live a life of continued growth …
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