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Learn more about design of proposed 33-story downtown Des Moines tower

The appearance of a proposed downtown Des Moines high-rise will change throughout the day depending on how light reflects off it and whether shades are in use in the building’s 390 apartment units, an architect …

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Oskaloosa fire hydrant maker among companies to receive IEDA awards

The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved awards Friday to three companies that will help create more than 360 jobs with more than $75 million in capital investment.

Here are summaries of the awards:

$1.15 million…
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Labor shortage, higher borrowing among rural bankers’ concerns

Iowa’s rural economy strengthened in February amid broader concerns that the economy is slowing, according to a survey of rural bank managers released Thursday.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index showed Iowa’s index score was 56.9 …

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Finding workforce in creative ways

The old ways of hiring and recruiting are probably not going to be your most successful ways.

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Companies continue to look for unique strategies to draw in more workers as nearly every …

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New regional economic development group helping win grants for community improvements

A new regional economic development organization is poised to support Central Iowa communities as they try to tap into federal funding they may not have previously been qualified for.

The Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance is the …

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Here’s the outlook for multifamily construction in 2023

A wave of new multifamily construction projects – sparked by low vacancy rates and high interest rates for home mortgages – is expected to get under way in the coming months, adding more than 1,200 …

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186-unit apartment project planned in area ripe for redevelopment

A proposal to build a seven-story apartment project in an area east of Des Moines’ East Village district is prompting city officials to consider creating incentives to help spur redevelopment of the area.

On Thursday, …

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Iowa state agency recognized for reemployment program

Iowa Workforce Development is the recipient of the 2022 Full Employment Award, given annually by the American Institute for Full Employment to states that demonstrate a commitment to helping people become reemployed. The nonprofit institute …

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Catch Des Moines hyped for Super Bowl ad

If you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday you might see Catch Des Moines’ new hype video, promoting the region as a destination for sporting events.

The 30-second ad, which was released on Jan. 31, …

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WDM Citizen of the Year nominations now open

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 78th annual West Des Moines Citizen and Emerging Citizen of the Year awards. Nominations will be accepted until March 8. The Citizen of …