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Marion County to provide over $9,000 for broadband internet improvements

By James Ledbetter | Nov 6, 2020

The Marion County Board of Supervisors will provide $9,128 for the Regional Broadband Initiative with the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Des Moines works on policies that will make affordable housing more obtainable

By James Ledbetter | Oct 21, 2020

Affordable housing in Des Moines is still difficult for many minorities to obtain, officials say.

2020 Inclusion Award accepts nominations for organizations showing diversity, equality

By James Ledbetter | Jul 22, 2020

The Greater Des Moines Partnership recently announced that the 2020 Inclusion Award is accepting nominations for organizations that are showing diversity and equality in the community.

Reynolds introduces Iowa Small Business Relief Program

By James Ledbetter | Apr 7, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds made an announcement on March 23 that the state would be launching the new Iowa Small Business Relief Program.

Madison Street improvements most likely won't come until next year

By James Ledbetter | Mar 23, 2020

It most likely won't be until 2021 before the city of Madison and Madison County demolish the northern part of North Main Street and replace it with fresh asphalt.