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Bravo Greater Des Moines awards $5.1 million in grants

Bravo Greater Des Moines, the regional arts council that provides funding and support to nonprofit cultural organizations and programs, has awarded over $5.1 million through two grant programs.

Bravo gave $4,908,113 in operating grants to …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 12, 2024
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Rotary Club of Des Moines awards $50,000 grant to Ellipsis

The Rotary Club of Des Moines has awarded its annual $50,000 community service grant to Ellipsis, a nonprofit organization that provides youth and family support services. The grant will fund a kitchen and lounge area …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 11, 2024
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Casey’s announces second-quarter earnings

Casey’s General Stores saw an increase in inside store sales in the second quarter, which the company’s CEO attributed in part to selling more beer and alternative nicotine products with higher profit margins.

“The biggest …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Dec 11, 2024
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Meals from the Heartland announces return of Gift of Hope Campaign

Meals from the Heartland, a West Des Moines-based nonprofit organization providing meals for food-insecure populations, has announced its annual Gift of Hope Campaign. This campaign invites volunteers to donate $75, which provides enough to feed …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 11, 2024
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Southridge Mall, outlots sold for $4 million

The operator of a web-based auction company has acquired much of Southridge Mall including many of the outlots surrounding the aged retail center, Polk County real estate records show.

Native Real Estate LLC, managed by Travis …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Dec 11, 2024
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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 …
By Michael Crumb | Dec 11, 2024
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Story 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 …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 11, 2024
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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, …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Dec 11, 2024
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Shors to retire from Dentons Davis Brown after 60 years

John Shors, senior partner at Dentons Davis Brown and a fourth-generation lawyer, is retiring after a 60-year career with the Iowa law firm.

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Shors received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 10, 2024
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Iowa Business Council’s 2025 legislative agenda aims to further tax competitiveness, support workforce growth

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) today announced its public policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization made up of the top leaders from 21 of Iowa’s largest …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 10, 2024