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Principal Charity Classic says 2024 tournament made moves toward final carbon neutral goal

Organizers of the Principal Charity Classic say the golf tournament is moving closer to its goal of being a carbon-neutral event by 2035. According to a news release, the classic reached a 23.7% waste diversion rate for this year’s tournament on May 24, up from 13.9% in 2023. The release says organizers want to hit…

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Partnership announces panel speakers for Legislative Leadership Breakfast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is expected to release its 2025 state legislative priorities on Dec. 3 during its annual Legislative Leadership Breakfast at Stoney Creek Hotel in Johnston. The regional economic development organization also announced in a news release today the slate of state legislators scheduled to appear on the event’s keynote panel. They…

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Rural mainstreet index reaches highest level in 15 months

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index for November remained below growth neutral for a 15th straight month but improved to 49.6 from October’s 37.1. The state’s farmland price index rose to 41.1 from 38.6 in October, but the new hiring index fell to 49.3 from 52.4. Regional exports of agricultural goods and livestock for 2024 year to…

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Ankeny airport looks at runway reconstruction, expansion as part of capital improvement plan

The Ankeny Regional Airport could extend its primary runway, allowing for larger aircraft to fly in and out of the general aviation airport, according to a capital improvement plan the airport’s governing body will consider Dec. 5. The Polk County Aviation Authority owns the airport and is made up of representatives from Polk County and…

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West Des Moines City Council to consider development agreement for Grand Experience

The West Des Moines City Council could consider an agreement that would lead to the development of the Grand Experience, a more than $400 million multiuse development along Grand Avenue west of Interstate 35, when it meets Monday. City staff has been in talks with developer Jim Bergman of WDM Entertainment about the project since…

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Fox named executive VP at CBRE’s Des Moines office

Cy Fox has been promoted to executive vice president of CBRE’s Des Moines office, the brokerage firm announced this week. According to a news release, Fox specializes in the acquisition, disposition and repositioning of multifamily assets through Iowa. Throughout his career, he has facilitated the sale of more than 10,000 apartment units valued at more than…

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Kraus-Anderson opens Des Moines office

Minneapolis-based general contractor and construction managing firm Kraus-Anderson has opened a new regional office in Des Moines, the company announced in a news release. The office, located at 100 Court Ave., was built in 1901 and originally served as a wholesale grocery. It has been included on the National Register of Historic Places. Kraus-Anderson opening an office…

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WDM Chamber announces 2025 board of directors

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2025 board of directors. According to a news release, the board term begins Jan. 1, with the first official meeting scheduled for Jan. 14. “Our 2025 board of directors is made up of key leaders in our city and region who represent…