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Iowa liquor sales up 3.7%, with Tito’s topping the list

Tito’s Handmade Vodka was the most popular brand of liquor sold in Iowa in fiscal year 2022, surpassing Black Velvet, which had held the top spot since fiscal year 2012, according to the Iowa Alcoholic …

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Here’s what’s new with the Merle Hay Mall redevelopment project

Elizabeth Holland, CEO of Merle Hay Investors, stands in front of the mall entrance of the proposed arena for the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team. Holland is hopeful redevelopment of the former department store space …

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Iowa’s rural economy bolstered by hiring and exports

Iowa’s rural economy was boosted in December behind increased hiring and a big jump in beef and soybean exports, according to a monthly survey of rural bank managers.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index, released Thursday, …

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A Closer Look: Juan Pablo Sanchez

Joining the Greater Des Moines Partnership in the newly created role of director of inclusive business strategies is only the second job in Juan Pablo Sanchez’s career.


For almost 20 years prior, Sanchez served in …

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Iowa Business Council leader says group’s legislative priorities will make Iowa more competitive

The Iowa Business Council today released its legislative priorities for 2023, saying they will make the state more competitive, create jobs and provide opportunities for Iowa businesses to expand.

The Business Council’s priorities build off …

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ABI survey shows members plan to invest in Q1 despite ongoing challenges

Iowa manufacturers plan to make more capital investments early next year, according to a survey by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

According to ABI’s Quarterly Business Survey, 67% of those responding said they …

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Workforce will continue to be focus during 2023 session

The state’s workforce and issues that affect a person’s ability to work and live in Iowa will continue to dominate the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers said at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Legislative Leadership Breakfast…
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Des Moines sells land in Market District to development group

Developers leading an effort to redevelop a portion of an aged industrial area east of the Des Moines River in downtown have acquired property previously owned by the city of Des Moines, Polk County real…
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Appelgate leaves Capital Crossroads, SPPG partnership continues

Brittany Appelgate has left her position as director of Capital Crossroads to accept a position as senior social impact and sustainability specialist with Wells Fargo.

Appelgate joined Capital Crossroads in May 2021, filling a position that …

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Waukee city officials, developer remain mum about anchor tenant for proposed $90 million development

Waukee city officials and others remain tight-lipped about what retailer could anchor a $90 million development proposed on 48 acres west of Southeast Alice’s Road and about one block south of East Hickman Road. 

However, …