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Struggling ag sector contributes to decline in Iowa’s GDP

Iowa’s gross domestic product declined by 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2022, largely behind weak performing agriculture and financial sectors.

The decline followed growth in the third quarter, an increase that followed three straight …

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Kent Pet Group announces new manufacturing plant in Muscatine

Kent Pet Group, a subsidiary of the family-owned Kent Corp., has announced plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Muscatine. The company, which sells its sustainable pet products around the world under the brands …

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Iowa’s first black-owned bank is making change

For the last two years, ReShonda Young has been in the process of opening the first Black-owned bank in Iowa. Young had opened her own businesses before — she founded and franchised the successful gourmet …

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IBC’s Competitive Dashboard shows state’s resilience behind strong manufacturing performance

Iowa saw an 11% growth in its gross state product in 2022, indicating the state’s continued resilience coming out of the pandemic, according to the Iowa Business Council’s annual Competitive Dashboard report released today.

The …

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What 2023 holds for bars and restaurants

As much as we like to try, nobody can predict the future. People and businesses are settling into the new year and preparing for what’s ahead, but what is that exactly? 

The easy answer is …

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McClure adds environmental services to its portfolio

McClure Engineering Co., a civil and structural engineering company headquartered in Clive, has expanded its portfolio to include water resources engineering, environmental services and geographic information systems, the company recently announced.

“Adding this service is …

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Iowa real estate developers form association to focus on advocacy

Several Iowa developers have formed the Iowa Real Estate Developers Association, a group whose goals include advocating for a positive environment for economic investment and providing professional development opportunities to other developers, members announced.

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Fareway completes purchase of Bondurant grocery store property

Fareway Inc., which in August announced plans to purchase Brick Street Market and Cafe in Bondurant, has completed the transaction, Polk County real estate records show.

IPE 1031 REV471 LLC, managed by Fareway, paid DNG Properties …

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What’s new with golf entertainment venues proposed for Des Moines area

Three golf entertainment venues have been proposed for the Des Moines area: Bombers, Topgolf and Suite Shots. 


Here are updates on the proposed developments:

Bombers: Plans for an entertainment venue in Johnston have expanded to include a …

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Construction of proposed Bombers development expected to begin in April

Plans for a proposed entertainment venue in Johnston have expanded to include a wider variety of activity options for guests, who will be able to bowl, throw axes, play pickleball, and drive or putt golf …