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Eras Tour-level effect: New report shows 2024 Iowa State Fair’s economic impact surpasses some Taylor Swift concert stops

The 2024 Iowa State Fair’s attendance was the highest in the event’s 170-year history, and it logged the largest economic impact, contributing $172 million to the state’s GDP and $97 million in personal income.

According …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2024
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Iowa Files lecture series begins on Sept. 8

The West Des Moines Historical Society will host the Iowa Files, a free public lecture series, in partnership with the West Des Moines Public Library, for a sixth year. The series kicks off Sept. 8 …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2024
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Neumann Brothers accepting applications for 2024 Heart Fund grants

Neumann Brothers Inc., a Des Moines-based general contractor, is now accepting applications for its annual Neumann Heart Fund grant program. The employee-led charitable initiative will award $20,000 to Central Iowa nonprofits this coming October. Iowa …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2024
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YSS announces Rooftop Garden program

YSS will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to introduce Rooftop Gardens, a new initiative providing paid apprenticeship opportunities to youths who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. YSS Rooftop Gardens features six hydroponic farms …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 19, 2024
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Urbandale Food Pantry hosts 5th annual bike ride to combat hunger in central Iowa

The Urbandale Food Pantry will host its 5th annual Pedal for the Pantry Bike Ride on Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. at Des Moines Water Works Park. Riders can select between four routes, all of …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 16, 2024
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Inclusion Award applications now open; Inclusion Summit set for Nov. 8

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is seeking applications for the 2024 Inclusion Awards, which honor and celebrate employers who have championed diversity, equity and inclusion at their  organizations and in the community. This year’s awards …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 16, 2024
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Young Professionals Connection hosting ‘Sips, Samples and Sights’ tour

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Young Professionals Connection will host its 11th annual “Sips, Samples and Sights” event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 5 in partnership with the Iowa Architectural Foundation. The tour …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2024
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Birdland Park awarded federal grant of over $5 million for improvements

The city of Des Moines has received a grant totaling nearly $5.3 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. Birdland Park and Marina Masterplan Improvements …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2024
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World Food and Music Festival set for Aug. 23-25

The 2024 World Food and Music Festival will be held at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines from Aug. 23 to 25. The event will feature nearly 60 food vendors representing over 30 countries …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 2, 2024
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Tours of Des Moines’ ‘Sanford House’ condos available on Aug. 18

The Iowa Architectural Foundation and Iowa Mid-Century Modern plan a mid-century condo tour on Des Moines’ west side on Aug. 18. Participants will tour the “Sanford House” condos at 3660 Grand Ave. and see six …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 1, 2024