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Des Moines Performing Arts announces 2015-16 season

At its annual season announcement event Monday night, Des Moines Performing Arts unveiled the full schedule of shows and performances for its 2015-16 season, including the announcement that “The Bridges of Madison County: The Musical” …

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Community Foundation marks $51 million in contributions 2014

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines announced today that more than $51 million in contributions were made to funds held at the organization in 2014, ensuring the continued charitable support of local nonprofits and …

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Top owner of U.S. malls makes a bid for Southridge Mall owner

Simon Property Group Inc. has made a $22.4 billion unsolicited bid for Macerich Co., a deal that would combine two of the largest U.S. shopping-mall owners,Bloomberg reported. Macerich is the owner of Southridge Mall in Des …

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West Des Moines credit rating is tops in two books

Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC has determined that the city of West Des Moines will maintain its top AAA/Stable credit rating. West Des Moines is the only city in Iowa with the AAA rating …

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Survey: Estate tax proposal would hurt manufacturers

A majority of U.S. manufacturers oppose President Barack Obama’s budget proposal that would increase estate taxes on small and medium-sized businesses, according to the latest National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers. When asked …

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Financial Literacy Summit scheduled for May

As part of a statewide effort to improve student financial literacy skills, Gov. Terry Branstad’s office and the Iowa Department of Education announced today that it will host the Iowa Financial Literacy Summit this spring …

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Health care law will be less expensive than forecast

The federal deficit may be rising, but projections on how much the Affordable Care Act is supposed to cost the United States over the next decade will be $142 billion less than anticipated, the Congressional …

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Four Iowa companies make institute’s ‘Most Ethical’ list

Four Iowa companies have been named among the most ethical in the world, according to the Ethisphere Institute. For the second year, Voya Financial Inc. made the list, which recognizes companies that define and advance …

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Meeting Tuesday last to weigh in on Des Moines comprehensive plan

The last of four public meetings to discuss the development of the city of Des Moines comprehensive planning document is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave. …

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Green Plains proposes IPO for limited partnership

Green Plains Inc. today announced it will seek an initial public offering in its newly formed limited partnership, Green Plains Partners LP, whose initial assets will consist of Green Plains’ downstream ethanol transportation and storage …