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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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VIDEO: Project515 tackles home construction, buying trends and outlook

The housing market, in Iowa and the nation, continues to be a critical economic issue. An increasing number of people don’t have enough money to purchase their first home. Also, many potential homebuyers are sidelined …

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Des Moines IT firm ACS expands presence to Chicago

Associated Computer Systems (ACS), a managed IT services provider, has announced its expansion to Chicago with a new office in the Fulton Market District. The move aims to increase ACS’ ability to serve clients in …

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Council action paves way for sale of Wells Fargo properties

The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved terminating a minimum assessment agreement between the city of Des Moines and Wells Fargo for property at 801 Walnut St. The agreement needed to be terminated before …

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Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving announces $25,000 in grants

Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving has announced five nonprofit grant recipients for 2024 that will each receive $5,000. The recipients are the EveryStep Foundation, Wings of Refuge, the Chrysalis Foundation, the Iowa Center …

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Waukee marketing firm Blue Frog acquired by Avidly

Blue Frog, a Waukee-based marketing firm, has been acquired by Avidly, a global growth design company creating digital marketing and sales solutions, the companies announced today. Avidly is the largest partner of HubSpot, a global …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index continues rise in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 105.8 in October from 105.4 in September.

When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are considered …