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Economy, land prices impact Earlham nonprofit's search for affordable land
Business
'It's certainly a juggling act': Small business owners balance supply chain issues, inflation, and worker shortages
The most recent Small Business Optimism Index founds optimism among small business owners is at an all-time low.
Business
'It's certainly a juggling act': Small business owners balance supply chain issues, inflation, and worker shortages
The most recent Small Business Optimism Index founds optimism among small business owners is at an all-time low.
Small Business
Iowa businesses eye Granger for expansion
The city of Granger could look a lot different in the next few years as it welcomes more businesses, including a Fareway grocery store.
Entertainment
Drive-by kindness: This North Texas coffee shop has more TikTok followers than Starbucks
They have 5.4 million followers on TikTok and have gone viral due to their "drive-by kindness" videos.
Community
Pleasant Hill pushes to increase residential vacancies in the community
In 2018, a report showed vacancies in the city were at 3 percent. The city has been working to get that number closer to 5 percent.
Food
Des Moines woman turns bread-making hobby into a business
"I'm truly humbled and stunned by everyone's enthusiasm, and I'm just grateful that they keep showing up," said Chelsa Smith of Bread by Chelsa B.
Small Business
Return of Drake Relays a welcomed boost to surrounding businesses
Catch Des Moines estimates the Blue Oval tradition brings in a multi-million dollar economic impact.
Community
Des Moines businesses celebrate Elton John's birthday, tour stop with custom cake and plaque
Two Des Moines businesses came together to commemorate Elton John's tour stop in Des Moines with a plaque and a birthday cake.
Small Business
Iowa business owners reflect 2 years after COVID shutdown
"I think we could all use some help, I wouldn't turn it down, I definitely would not turn it down," said Alishia Killingworth, owner of Abundance Junky.
Local News
New Des Moines company offering 'all-around baby service' to help traveling families
Baby Butler is offering rental baby gear in Des Moines. The business is also to show visitors the city offers the same amenities as big cities.
Local News
Indianola boutique giving free clothes and toys to tornado victims
Mobile store bringing a sense of comfort to Winterset
Business
'It's certainly a juggling act': Small business owners balance supply chain issues, inflation, and worker shortages
The most recent Small Business Optimism Index founds optimism among small business owners is at an all-time low.
Business
'It's certainly a juggling act': Small business owners balance supply chain issues, inflation, and worker shortages
The most recent Small Business Optimism Index founds optimism among small business owners is at an all-time low.
Small Business
Iowa businesses eye Granger for expansion
The city of Granger could look a lot different in the next few years as it welcomes more businesses, including a Fareway grocery store.
Entertainment
Drive-by kindness: This North Texas coffee shop has more TikTok followers than Starbucks
They have 5.4 million followers on TikTok and have gone viral due to their "drive-by kindness" videos.
Community
Pleasant Hill pushes to increase residential vacancies in the community
In 2018, a report showed vacancies in the city were at 3 percent. The city has been working to get that number closer to 5 percent.
Food
Des Moines woman turns bread-making hobby into a business
"I'm truly humbled and stunned by everyone's enthusiasm, and I'm just grateful that they keep showing up," said Chelsa Smith of Bread by Chelsa B.
Small Business
Return of Drake Relays a welcomed boost to surrounding businesses
Catch Des Moines estimates the Blue Oval tradition brings in a multi-million dollar economic impact.
Community
Des Moines businesses celebrate Elton John's birthday, tour stop with custom cake and plaque
Two Des Moines businesses came together to commemorate Elton John's tour stop in Des Moines with a plaque and a birthday cake.
Small Business
Iowa business owners reflect 2 years after COVID shutdown
"I think we could all use some help, I wouldn't turn it down, I definitely would not turn it down," said Alishia Killingworth, owner of Abundance Junky.
Local News
New Des Moines company offering 'all-around baby service' to help traveling families
Baby Butler is offering rental baby gear in Des Moines. The business is also to show visitors the city offers the same amenities as big cities.
Local News
Indianola boutique giving free clothes and toys to tornado victims
Mobile store bringing a sense of comfort to Winterset
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