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Downtown skyscraper still planned by Blackbird, ‘just not today’

James Spiller, Blackbird Investments’ design director, was put on the spot during Thursday’s Downtown Chamber event on top projects in 2020.

“What’s going on with Kaleidoscope at the Hub?” Spiller was asked during the question- …

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Big boost: Water trails project wins $25M federal grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $25 million grant to the Central Iowa water trails project, setting up major construction if backers raise the local match as expected. They’ll need to cover the …

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D.M. lands national soccer tourney

Des Moines will host the 2021 U.S. Youth Soccer National President’s Cup, considered the culmination of the USYS National Championship Series. The series is considered the nation’s most prestigious youth soccer competition, Catch Des Moines …

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Majority of small business owners rate economy highly; one-third say recession imminent

Small business owners showed continued optimism for their businesses and the U.S. economy in the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. Respondents also signaled which issues are most important to them in next year’s elections.

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Are ‘cognitive hubs’ a good idea

In Iowa, there has been a lot of talk about the need for doctors and other professionals in small towns, some of which have have paid premiums to lure them. Almost no one here would …

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Iowa finishes among 10 worst tax climates in new index

Corridor Business Journal: Iowa finished near the bottom in the Tax Foundation’s latest State Business Tax Climate Index , an annual measure of how well states structure their tax systems. The Hawkeye State is the nation’s …

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Iowa leading indicators rise

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 107.0 in September from 106.9 in August. The scale is based on a score of 100 in 1999. September marked the third month in the past four that the index …

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IEDA opens applications for block grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will open an early round of Community Development Block Grant applications covering $1.6 million in a community facilities fund. The competitive grants go to cities and counties for a variety …

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Harwood to highlight Capital Crossroads’ session

Midway through its 2.0 round of regional planning, Capital Crossroads is bringing in author Rich Harwood for a look at how communities can achieve bold projects. The Dec. 12 midpoint review will run 11:30 a.m. …

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Iowa leading indicators unchanged in August

The most recent Iowa Department of Revenue report showed the Iowa Leading Indicators Index unchanged in August at 107, the third straight month at the same reading.

Half of the eight components contributed positively.

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