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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 …

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Behavioral health recovery center opening in Pleasant Hill Monday

A new behavioral health facility providing comprehensive addiction treatment recovery services is set to open Monday in Pleasant Hill. The ThriveNow Recovery Centers, located at 6132 N.E. 12th Ave. in Pleasant Hill, will provide services …

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Sale of Wells Fargo’s downtown Des Moines properties may be nearing

Property owned by Wells Fargo at 801 Walnut St. in downtown Des Moines is one of five parcels for sale by the financial institution. The Des Moines City Council on Monday is expected to approve…
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Repaint Studios wins third annual InnoVenture Challenge

Repaint Studios, a Hampton-based startup, won the $100,000 cash prize at the third annual InnoVenture Challenge Thursday evening in Des Moines. Repaint Studios founder and CEO Billie Asmus invented a reusable and resealable paint tray …

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Ames Regional Economic Alliance announces 2025 Leadership Ames Class

The Ames Regional Economic Alliance has announced the participants selected for the 38th Leadership Ames Class. Leadership Ames is a program of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance that provide professional development and civic leadership opportunities …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Dec. 6

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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Des Moines International Airport introduces Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

The Des Moines International Airport announced the new Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, joining an international initiative to support individuals with hidden disabilities. A press release said the program provides a subtle way for individuals with …