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Reimagining a troubled downtown Court Avenue property

A troubled property in a downtown Des Moines entertainment district is getting a makeover that will include new tenants and a new name.

In recent years, the brick building at Court Avenue and Third Street …

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Education in Action Event to Focus on Youth Employment

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will be hosting an “Education in Action” event focused on Youth Employment: How to Maximize the Opportunities. The workshop will be held on Thursday, July 20, from 1-2:30 p.m. at …

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Downtown DM foot traffic continues to take steps forward

Downtown foot traffic has improved to more than 80% of pre-pandemic levels and continues to exceed national averages, according to a report from the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

That includes a 28% year-over-year increase in …

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Despite labor force concerns, companies plan to add workers

Companies are planning to add workers in the next six months but still worry about where those workers will come from, according to the Iowa Business Council’s economic outlook for the second quarter.

The survey, …

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Airport update: Board to consider initial bid package next month, groundbreaking on terminal set for October

A digital rendering of the new Des Moines International Airport. Image provided by Des Moines International Airport.

The Des Moines International Airport Authority board of directors will consider initial bids for the airport improvement project …

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Central Iowa workforce values in-office experience, but continues to want flexibility

The Central Iowa workforce has a greater recognition of the importance of being in the office for collaboration, training and development, according to the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2023 Workforce Trends and Occupancy Study.

But they …

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IEDA awards tax credits to help increase manufacturing, add jobs

Three companies have been awarded tax credits and refunds that will support $26 million in capital investments that will create nearly 90 jobs.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the awards on Friday.

They support …

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Reynolds announces Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the second annual Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition. The competition challenges lending institutions and real estate professionals in Iowa to promote financial literacy and homeownership among all Iowans. The winning idea …

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Rural economy expands despite growing fears of drought

Iowa’s rural economy expanded in June as hiring expectations improved, but despite increased optimism concerns over drought grew, according to a monthly survey of rural bank managers.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index showed that the …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index sees decrease in April

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.5% to 107.0 in April from a revised 107.5 in March.

During the six-month span through April, the index decreased 2.1%, an annualized rate change of -4.2%. The six-month …