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Pilot project to bring ‘community navigators’ to Iowans at food banks, nonprofits

A new pilot project stemming from the Central Iowa Food Security Plan will create three community navigator positions to link Iowans with food banks and other community services.

The pilot program was announced March 27 at an event providing …

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Former Iowa Supreme Court justice McCormick dies

Mark McCormick, a former Iowa Supreme Court justice and well-known Des Moines attorney, has died, his family told the Business Record. He died on March 30 at age 91.

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He is survived by …

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Ellipsis announces Kelly Hannan as new CEO

Des Moines-based nonprofit Ellipsis announced today Kelly Hannan will serve as its next CEO, effective April 28.

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Hannan joins the organization, which provides social services for children and families in need, after her …

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New restaurant in Waukee’s Pin Oak building could open by summer

Patrick Elbert hopes to bring a slice of hometown flavor to Waukee’s downtown Triangle when he transforms the former Pin Oak building into a new restaurant.

Elbert, co-owner of Husk Homes, acquired the building in …

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Des Moines Heritage Trust announces historic preservation award winners

The champions and projects that represent the best of historic preservation in the community will be recognized during the Des Moines Heritage Trust’s first historic preservation awards dinner later this year.

The award winners were …

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Demolition of apartment building underway to clear space for 28th Street parking lot

An apartment building on 28th Street between Ingersoll and Grand avenues is being demolished to make room for a 49-stall parking lot.

The city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment gave its approval of the site last …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Office/warehouse property sold in Des Moines for $1.8 million

Everlasting Properties LLC, located in Papillion, Neb., paid Jakers Mark 43 LLC $1.8 million for property at 600 Holcomb Ave. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The 4.3-acre parcel includes a 56,788-square-foot office/warehouse …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership to host raising capital seminar for startups

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Raising Capital for Startups Seminar on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Partnership’s office in downtown Des Moines. The seminar will include topics …

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West Des Moines chamber announces 2025 entrepreneur of the year

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced Rachelle Long, founder and executive director of Taste of the Junction, as the recipient of the 2025 Mel Essex Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award …

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DART launches public input phase of system redesign with two concepts aimed at achieving sustainability

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has announced a series of public input opportunities this month as it continues to move forward with its redesign of the regional transit system.

Officials with DART today …