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CSA opens new location as it seeks to retain workers, deliver services

Community Support Advocates hosted a ribbon cutting in June for its new 87,000-square-foot building at 1516 Valley West Drive in West Des Moines. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Dwight Photography

Community Support Advocates President and CEO …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Aug. 2

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 Aug. 2

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A look at the Des Moines area home building market

Home buyers unable to find existing homes to purchase are turning to new construction, a more readily available option in a tight market.

In the first six months of 2024, 25% of houses sold in …

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Tours of Des Moines’ ‘Sanford House’ condos available on Aug. 18

The Iowa Architectural Foundation and Iowa Mid-Century Modern plan a mid-century condo tour on Des Moines’ west side on Aug. 18. Participants will tour the “Sanford House” condos at 3660 Grand Ave. and see six …

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36 to participate in next West Des Moines Leadership Academy

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy says 36 people will participate in its 2024-25 program. The aim is to use experiential learning and a community project to help emerging leaders improve leadership effectiveness during the …

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Agribusiness Association of Iowa announces new CEO

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) announced Thursday that Julie Kenney has been hired as its new CEO.

Mark Reisinger has served as interim CEO of the organization since March. Kenney will start her new role on Sept. 1.…

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ISU professor: Swine virus caused $1.2 billion annual loss in production

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, also known as PRRS, has cost the U.S. pork industry an estimated $1.2 billion per year in lost production from 2016 to 2020, according to a new analysis from Iowa …

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AMA Iowa names winners of annual marketing awards

The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association announced the winners of its 19th annual NOVA Awards during a ceremony held on July 17 at the Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines. Iowa companies’ marketing …

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Total Health Experience to break ground Thursday on Urbandale medical campus

Total Health Experience is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art medical campus planned on 25.3 acres, north of Interstate Highways 80/35 in Urbandale. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to the …