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Grimes signs deal with HIRTA for public transit service

Grimes has signed a contract with HIRTA Public Transit to begin providing service to residents after the city’s contract with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority expires in June.

The Grimes City Council approved …

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Polk County inviting input on Community Health Improvement Plan

Polk County has announced three opportunities for the public to provide input on its next Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan will be based on the findings of the Community Health Needs Assessment, which …

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DSM Fellowship Program 2025-26 cohort announced

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the 2025-26 cohort of the DSM Fellowship Program, a professional development initiative that aims to attract, develop and retain early career professionals. The cohort began its programming April …

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Des Moines library director Sue Woody announces retirement

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Des Moines Public Library Director Susan A. Woody has announced she is retiring. Her last day will be June 30.

Woody, from Des Moines, has served as library director since June 2018. …

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What to watch as US stock markets fall

After weeks of tariff talks, President Donald Trump this week announced the tariff percentage he would assign to each trading partner. China, one of the U.S.’s largest trading partners, responded by matching Trump’s tariff rate on …

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Rural Iowa growth funding awarded to 2 cities, 2 counties

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $40,000 in grants to support growth in two rural towns and two counties: Imogene in southwest Iowa, Sibley in the northwest, Calhoun County in northwest Iowa, and northeastern …

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Reynolds announces members of Iowa DOGE task force

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that the new Iowa DOGE Task Force held its first meeting that day, and she released a list of task force members. Reynolds had announced the new Department of Government …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Apr. 4

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 April 4

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Kimberly Baeth launching Cutting Edge Success

Entrepreneur Kimberly Baeth is launching her new venture, Cutting Edge Success, which aims to help businesses scale and achieve long-term growth through consulting, marketing services and leadership development. Baeth is launching the company after selling …