Iowa is shedding its “flyover state” reputation.
Merchants in the historic West Des Moines shopping district are also looking for a “miracle” – and you can help.
And, in the likelihood that you win, what will you do with the winnings, dear West Des Moines reader?
Black Friday may be the day for your best deals at Walmart, Target, Sears and other stores, but Friday is also international Buy Nothing Day. Here are some non-shopping things to do in West Des Moines Friday, along with some local small businesses to fa
The project isn’t dependent on the extension of wind energy tax credits, but Iowa’s Republican governor is siding with Democrats in lobbying for extension of a $12 billion break.
Thousands are signing an online petitions against Black Friday store-opening hours that have been pushed into Thanksgiving Day.
It’ll be quiet up to a point, and then West Des Moines, the retail hub of the metro area, will spring to life.
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Outstanding tax obligations for 2012 have reportedly been satisified, say officials.
The human capital management firm will take up residency in the West Des Moines mixed-use center in December.
The biggest sale of the year has been moved to Thanksgiving night.
Saturday Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday.
The store is a division of Iowa-based Von Maur.
In West Des Moines, Best Buy and Super Target begin matching prices of online retailers beginning Nov. 1.
Plaza Dental Group will be having a Halloween candy collection event.
You waited for it. This is your day. The first Dunkin' Donuts to locatein the Des Moines area in more than 40 years is now open.
Stores will open an hour earlier beginning when Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 4.
Wells Fargo spokesperson says company is "disappointed" fired worker rejected offer to return to job, calls conditions "unreasonable."
Progress is being made by InFocus Partners on IRS liens prior to 2012, says the company's attorney.
Inventory reduction sale begins this week.
Attorney Dean Stowers has had his license to practice law suspended as part of the discipline. The problem stems from a case tied to his ex-wife's sexual harassment lawsuit against her former employer, Care Initiatives Inc.
Silbermann’s image-sharing social media platform shows no signs of slowing down.
Entrepreneurs and established business owners will learn how to optimize social media platforms to improve their bottom lines.
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Zombies won’t have to dig too deep to put some kick in their shuffle.
The Historic Valley Junction Foundation and the City of West Des Moines will present a national retail expert this month in the business district. Sign up now to be included in the event.
If the outstanding payroll taxes aren't remitted by West Des Moines company InFocus, as promised, area businesses could face "fatal" blow.
An attorney says a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage discriminated against Richard Eggers, whose stunt in a laundromat a half-century ago cost him his job with the West Des Moines company.
Many shops and restaurants in the historic West Des Moines shopping district will also be open late Friday night to serve the public.
Clients, many of them small businesses, could be hurt financially if the company can’t make good on tax payments.
Collectible sculpture sends the message that attitude is everything.
Hailed as a great addition to the local restaurant scene, the intimate Valley Junction café is still full of surpises.
Increased competition, poor location signal end to two decades of sweet treats.
Annual award honors companies and individuals for commitment to improving the lives of the customers they serve.
A worldwide shortage of pork products, wrought by the drought this year, is approaching, an industry trade group says.
A security officer is posted at the door of the Apple Store in West Des Moines' Jordan Creek Town Center as eager iPhone 5 customers line up to buy the new gadget.
Full fares and schedules for service to Chicago – where you can catch a continuing flight – begins Sept. 30.
"Grow Your Business Online" is topic of free workshop.