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Home Builders Association of Iowa announces new officers

The Home Builders Association of Iowa recently named new officers and leaders for the group. They include:
– Rachel Flint as chair. Flint is senior vice president of Iowa homebuilding and land development operations for …

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Iowa Department of Revenue announces next phase of online services updates

The Iowa Department of Revenue has launched new capabilities to the state’s integrated tax and licensing system and customer-facing portal, GovConnectIowa. The efforts aim to better serve Iowa’s people, governments and businesses and streamline numerous …

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Iowa Community Capital receives $50,000 grant, resources from Bank of America

Bank of America named Iowa Community Capital as its 2024 Neighborhood Champion in Iowa, awarding the nonprofit a $50,000 grant over two years and other resources. According to a news release, Iowa Community Capital works …

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Farm Bureau analysis shows ag downturn’s ripple effect on Iowa economy

A new economic analysis from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation released Monday shows the recent downturn in the agriculture economy has resulted in losses of up to 11,400 jobs and $1.5 billion in gross domestic product, …

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Merle Hay Mall pursuing lease agreements for proposed arena

Merle Hay Mall owners are pursuing agreements with three anchor tenants for use of a multiuse arena planned on the west side of the mall.

Landing the agreements would allow the mall to move forward …

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Plans underway to expand RecPlex in West Des Moines

Planning is underway to expand the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex in West Des Moines, a move that would allow the facility to annually host additional events and attract thousands more sports participants and spectators to …

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Allegiant to begin offering nonstop flights from Des Moines to Boston, Jacksonville

Des Moines International Airport will begin offering nonstop flights to Boston and Jacksonville, Fla., next spring, bringing the number of routes offered through the airport to 33, the airport announced Tuesday. According to a news …

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Iowa Medical Society hosting summit on physician workforce shortage

The Iowa Medical Society is hosting a one-day summit with more than 55 physician leaders from across the state to discuss Iowa’s physician shortage and develop priorities and recommendations to address the challenges. According to …

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Grand opening of Athene Pedestrian Bridge set for Thursday

A drone photo of the new Athene Pedestrian Bridge, which connects Raccoon River Park to Walnut Woods State Park. Photo courtesy of city of West Des Moines

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration will be …

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Speakers announced for 2025 Land Investment Expo

Joe Lonsdale and Kyle Bass will headline the 2025 Land Investment Expo, planned for Jan. 14 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, planners of the event announced.

In its 18th …