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Hy-Vee acquires naming rights to GrimesPlex

The city of Grimes announced today that Hy-Vee has signed a five-year naming rights agreement for the GrimesPlex. The 50-acre multisport turf complex will now be known as the Hy-Vee MultiPlex Powered by the City …

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Des Moines, suburban DART members reach agreement to work on public transit redesign

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Several member communities of Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority have agreed to work together to redesign public transit and remain members of the agency, they announced today.

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2025 Heart Ball campaign co-chairs announced

Matt Leaders, vice president and general manager of the Central Iowa division for Graham Construction Co., and Craig Erickson, commercial development and energy services market leader for Shive-Hattery, are the volunteer co-chairs for the American …

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IEDA board approves assistance to 6 companies

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved Nov. 15 assistance for a Dubuque manufacturer, innovation funding for five Iowa startups and a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant, according to a news release.

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State reopens child care incentive grants to businesses

The state of Iowa has reopened its Child Care Business Incentive Grant, which helps businesses and employers cover the costs of infrastructure required to build child care centers, either on-site or in their community. The …

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2024 Philanthropy Day award winners recognized

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals today recognized the 2024 Philanthropy Day award winners at the 39th Annual Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. The Philanthropy Day awards recognize individuals and organizations that …

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DMU names Levy as director of global health

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Keyah Levy has been named the new director of global health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the university announced this week. Levy previously served as vice president for diversity, equity …

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Wagoner named Indianola’s deputy city manager

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The city of Indianola has named Wade Wagoner its new deputy city manager – chief of development and operations, effective Dec. 12. He succeeds Charlie Dissell, who accepted an assistant city manager role …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 22

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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On the Move: Week of Nov. 22

Wendy Jackson
Availa Bank
Hired as retail banking officer
wjackson@availa.bank…