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Indianola YMCA groundbreaking to take place June 5

Indianola will celebrate the groundbreaking on the newest YMCA of Greater Des Moines branch on June 5.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature remarks by Mayor Ken Bresnan, Greater Des Moines …

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Yearlong renovation

Glen Oaks Country Club completed a front-to-back, top-to-bottom $3 million renovation on May 1, transforming what many considered a “men’s only” money loser into a family-friendly social center at the heart of Iowa’s first gated …

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The Tomorrow Plan: What could Greater Des Moines look like in 2050?

Regional planning isn’t an exact science. Officials working with the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) The Tomorrow Plan are well aware of that. In public meetings earlier this year, they rolled out a …

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Des Moines adds jobs from March to April

The greater Des Moines metropolitan area added about 6,000 jobs in the month of April, according to employment numbers released this morning from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Overall, Iowa added nearly 25,000 jobs from …

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GroWARRENow campaign moves toward goal

Warren County economic development officials reported this week that they are well on their way to accomplishing the “GroWARRENow!” campaign, which was launched in January.

The Warren County Economic Development Corp. released a project summary …

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Capital Crossroads: Wellness Capital

What is Capital Crossroads:

Capital Crossroads is a regional planning effort headed up by leaders in Greater Des Moines and surrounding communities.

What is Wellness Capital:

The Wellness Capital focuses on developing a comprehensive wellness …

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Report: Dallas County led regional growth

By Joe Gardyasz

During a period when the state experienced a net decrease in jobs, non-farm employment in Dallas County grew by 16 percent, according to new regional figures released today by Iowa Workforce Development …

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The Top 10 States for Startup Companies

More than 7,300 start-up companies from all 50 states so far have joined the Startup America Partnership (www.s.co), a network that provides online and local resources and connections to help young companies grow. Iowa start-up …

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Greater Des Moines companies receive state development funds

West Des Moines-based Submittal Exchange LLC and Indianola-based AGiTV Inc. are among 11 Iowa companies that received grants last week from the Iowa Economic Development Authority board. Submittal Exchange received $150,000 in direct financial assistance …

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Branstad to participate in China trade mission

Gov. Terry Branstad announced Friday that he will participate in a trade mission to China from May 29 through June 5.

 Branstad’s trip results from an invitation the governor accepted from Chinese Vice President Xi …