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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Des Moines establishes rideshare pick up zone near Court Ave.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The City of Des Moines has rezoned a part of 3rd Street between Court Avenue and Vine Street to be a ride share pick-up and drop-off location. On Friday and Saturdays from 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. ride share apps will direct passengers to be picked up from the ride share zone. Des Moines car show featuring lowriders to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Renae Mauk, the Vice President of Downtown Development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, said that the ride share zone will make court avenue safer for pedestrians. 'The intention is really to make a safe environment for folks as they're ending their night and hopefully heading home or heading to the next location. It'll provide a safe travel pattern for the drivers and for the pedestrians,' Mauk said. Brooke Essy, a Manager at Tonic On Court Ave., said that she thinks the ride share zone will reduce traffic at night. 'Friday night, Saturday nights, the barricades being up, everything blocked off. Uber's get really tricky down here, and even during the week, two people are getting Ubers and always there's some kind of confusion on where to go. So, with there being a designated spy, it will definitely help out with all the confusion and everything,' Essy said. Metro News: City of Des Moines establishes rideshare pick up zone near Court Ave. Bridge contest draws engineering students from across the country to Iowa State Local team set to compete in Red Bull Soapbox Race Iowa and raise money for charity Des Moines car show featuring lowriders to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Local tattoo artist arrested after Clive police say he sexually assaulted 2 at shop Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP TO ADVOCATE FOR 2025 FEDERAL POLICY AGENDA AT DMDC
GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership will lead a group of business and community leaders to Washington, D.C. for its annual DMDC trip on Wednesday, May 7 – Friday, May 9. During the trip, the delegation will advocate for The Partnership's 2025 Federal Policy Agenda. The agenda is compiled by The Partnership's Government Policy Council, which is made up of Investors and Affiliate Chamber of Commerce Members, and approved by The Partnership's Board of Directors. This year's agenda includes five featured priorities: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act To preserve a pro-growth, jobs and competitiveness-oriented federal tax environment, The Partnership supports addressing expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Housing The Partnership supports the expansion of housing options through funding and policies that incentivize communities and employers to invest in new and existing housing, including a Conversion Tax Credit. Child Care The Partnership supports increased investment and policy initiatives that expand child care options for families while ensuring long-term stability and growth within the child care workforce to meet demand, including the availability of 7A and 504 microloans to nonprofit child care providers. Immigration The Partnership advocates for a modernized, efficient immigration system to help address critical workforce shortages and drive economic prosperity, including the expansion of the Conrad 30 waiver program. Designating U.S. 65 as an Interstate The Partnership supports designating U.S. 65 as an interstate and supporting a federal increase in weight and size limits and exemptions on the corridor. View the full Federal Policy Agenda for more details. "I am honored to work alongside such a dedicated and collaborative group like our Partnership Investors and Members to complete the 2025 Federal Policy Agenda," said Daryl Bouwkamp, Sr. Director Industry, International & Government Relations at Vermeer Corporation and 2025 Chair of The Partnership's Government Policy Council. "Real progress happens when we work together toward a common goal. By aligning our efforts and bringing diverse perspectives to the table, we create a stronger region. We look forward to continuing to work with our Congressional delegation to advance policies that help our 12-county region and state grow." 2025 sponsors of DMDC include Gold Sponsors Principal ® and Delta Dental of Iowa, and Silver Sponsors Grinnell College, the Iowa Pork Producers Association, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. and The Weitz Company, and Bronze Sponsors Hubbell Realty Company and Des Moines International Airport. About the Greater Des Moines Partnership The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 6,700 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Community helps create mural in Des Moines skywalk
DES MOINES, Iowa — Workers, residents, and visitors to Des Moines' downtown are helping add a little color to the skywalk. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting a unique event called the Spring Skywalk Paint-by-Numbers Mural, where community members can help paint a mural in the downtown skywalk. Molly Atkins, the organization's events coordinator, said this is their first time arranging an event like this. They partnered with local artist, Claire Sedovic, who is a children's book illustrator and art teacher. She also has a studio in Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. She illustrated the design of the mural, as depicted below. It showcases the Des Moines skyline and within it, there are several iconic symbols of the city. Sedovic graduated from Drake University, she she said some of her favorite designs are the ones that represent the Drake neighborhood. This is Sedovic's first mural. She outlined the drawing onto the wall of the skywalk and hundreds of community members helped filled in the color over the course of two days. Participants signed up for 15-minute painting sessions, but they had the opportunity to sign up for multiple shifts. All materials were provided on sight. The mural is located at 700 Locust Street, on the third level of the skywalk near Happy Home Coffee. Sedovic will now outline the images in the mural with black paint in the weeks to come. Participants can have their names included on the official art information plaque, which will be unveiled when the completed artwork opens to the public. The official unveiling will be announced at a later date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World Food & Music Festival ranked among top five cultural festivals by USA Today
DES MOINES, Iowa — The World Food and Music Festival is ranked number five in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Cultural Festival. The festival beat out top contenders from states such as Florida, New York, and Hawaii. The ranking was based on a public voting process. Adventureland Inn permanently shuttering its doors after 50 years USA Today said, 'The World Food and Music Festival highlights international cuisine with a diverse group of food and drink vendors, as well as interactive culinary programming. Live performances, such as Irish dancing and taiko drumming, add to the fun and ambience, truly making this event a feast for the senses.' Amelia Klatt the Director of Events for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, said in a statement, 'Being recognized as one of the nation's top cultural festivals is an amazing honor. This recognition reflects the rich heritage, vibrant flavors and unique cultural experiences that make the World Food & Music Festival special. We are grateful for the support from our community and visitors who celebrate with us every year.' This year's annual event will be held in Des Moines' Western Gateway Park from Friday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 24th. For more details about this year's World Food and Music Festival check out Material witness warrant issued in deadly Des Moines hit-and-run case Des Moines Arts Festival announces artists for 2025 event World Food & Music Festival ranked among top five cultural festivals by USA Today High winds turn controlled burn into grass fire in Indianola, fire department says Urbandale mailing tech company closing; over 100 employees to be laid off Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Des Moines holds groundbreaking for 33-story downtown skyscraper
DES MOINES, Iowa — The official groundbreaking of the 33-story Walnut Tower skyscraper took place on Wednesday. The skyscraper is going up at 515 Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines and, upon its completion, will be one of the tallest buildings in Iowa. The tower will replace the Kaleidoscope Mall and will create more than 700 new jobs during its construction. Once completed, the tower will host 390 residential units, a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents will be able to utilize a rooftop terrace, a fitness studio, and coffee shop. During the groundbreaking on Wednesday, several leaders spoke about the importance of this project for Des Moines and its residents. Iowa lawmakers look to change protected classes in Iowa Civil Rights on Thursday 'We also know that this will help not only with housing providing more housing options, it will be a key talent attraction piece not only to our downtown but for our entire region. It also helps point out the fact that we are all about getting stuff done and making business happen here in our region,' said Tiffany Tauscheck, Greater Des Moines Partnership. 'Very few downtowns across the country can say that they are building a 33-story tower right now. But look at us downtown Des Moines. We are making it happen.' 'It is about our commitment to creating a city where opportunity thrives and families can live and grow,' said Connie Boesen, Des Moines Major. 'This isn't just the construction of a building. It represents a vision of our future.' 'We are thrilled to break ground on what will be a truly iconic addition to Downtown Des Moines,' said Joe Teeling, developer and founder of St. Joseph's Group. '515 Walnut Tower represents more than just a residential development; it is a testament to the city's growth, energy, and future potential. We believe this project will not only enhance the skyline but also contribute to a thriving Downtown community.' The 515 Walnut Tower is projected to be complete by the Spring of 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
