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Axios
4 days ago
- Business
- Axios
The Midwest's fastest-growing metro has big challenges ahead
The Des Moines metro is gaining national attention for attracting millennials with its affordability, career opportunities and quality of life, Newsweek reports. Why it matters: The growth indicates a strong outlook for the region's economic resilience and talent pool as other Midwest cities experience population decline. It also brings growing pains as the metro confronts housing, infrastructure, debt and environmental challenges. Driving the news: The metro remains the fastest-growing in the Midwest, with an estimated population of nearly 754,000 last year, up more than 6% from about 710,000 in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Some metro city leaders think those numbers could be underestimated. Altoona, Clive, Grimes, Johnston and West Des Moines are conducting special census counts this summer. State of play: The renaissance is associated with more than $3 billion in investment in the downtown area over the past decade, according to the Greater Des Moines Partnership. That followed the completion of several major downtown attractions such as the Casey's Center in 2005 and the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in 2009. Zoom in: The metro's median home price remains below $300,000, significantly lower than the typical U.S. home price of about $441,000, according to Redfin data.
Cision Canada
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
FOOD, FLAVOR AND FESTIVITIES: WORLD FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 VENDORS ANNOUNCED
GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, July 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union has announced vendors, merchants and nonprofits for the 2025 Festival. The 2025 World Food & Music Festival will make its return on Friday, Aug. 22 – Sunday, Aug. 24 at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). This year's Festival will feature 56 food vendors from 23 countries, including 13 new vendors. The vendor list will include six vendors from the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Spark DSM Business Incubator. Once finalized, menus will be marked to denote items that are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian or vegan. To see the full list of vendors, visit The Partnership's website. This year's Festival will also feature two nonprofits and six merchants. The 2025 lineup will feature the following businesses: Merchants: Alohana Creations Ethnic Fusion Iowahenna & Facepainting Inti Fair Trade Josina Supplies LLC Nectar of the Vine Nonprofits: Annie's Foundation AFS Intercultural Programs USA "We're thrilled to bring back the World Food & Music Festival — now nationally recognized as one of the top cultural festivals in the country," said Amelia Klatt, Director of Events for The Partnership. "We're looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the region back to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world in the heart of Downtown DSM. We encourage every attendee to try something new and get to know all our new vendors." The World Food & Music Festival is presented by Veridian Credit Union, is sponsored by BRAVO, Midwest Living, Ruan Foundation, Nationwide, Bankers Trust, Ann M Hartz, CPA & Associates and State Farm, is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership and powered by Downtown DSM, Inc. and the Downtown Events Group. "The World Food & Music Festival has been celebrating the global cultures, cuisine and music that can be found right here in our own community for more than 20 years," said Shelly McGill, Veridian's Central Iowa Regional Manager. "Des Moines is fortunate to have such a vibrant celebration to bring us all together, and Veridian is grateful for the chance to support it." Those interested in volunteering can sign up for a slot on The Festival's Website. Learn more and keep up to date on the latest Festival information on the World Food & Music Festival's website. 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 7,200 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 About Downtown DSM, Inc. Downtown DSM, Inc. is part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and is dedicated to ensuring the continued growth of Downtown Des Moines (DSM). A strong region needs a strong Downtown. Downtown DSM, Inc. leads efforts to drive development, placemaking and events in Downtown DSM. It promotes Downtown through integration of retail, restaurants, businesses, housing, events and placemaking. The Downtown Events Group enhances the vibrancy of Downtown DSM through the creation, elevation and activation of arts, culture and humanities events and community placemaking. Learn more
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wells Fargo adds more layoffs to previously announced Des Moines metro job cuts
Wells Fargo has amended previously announced layoffs to include 159 additional workers. The list of additional upcoming layoffs was filed Tuesday, May 13, on Iowa's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, site. The scheduled layoffs, all at the company's Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines, are: May 18 – 34 employees. June 1 – 14 employees. June 15 – 46 employees. June 29 – 41 employees. July 14 – 24 employees. The fourth-largest bank in the United States, with assets of $1.7 trillion, San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, once the largest employer in the Des Moines metro, has been paring back its workforce in recent years. Since April 2022, it has announced 81 separate layoffs, and amendments like Tuesday's, for a total of 1,206 workers. In addition to Jordan Creek, the layoffs have occurred at Wells Fargo's downtown Des Moines office locations and various branches throughout the metro There have been a total of 43 layoffs and amendments of additional employees announced at the Jordan Creek campus over the past three years, with the largest — 59 employees — on Oct. 25, 2022. The largest single layoff announcement by Wells Fargo during that period occurred on April 18, 2023, involving the elimination of 69 positions at the company's former office building at 800 Walnut St. in downtown Des Moines. There were 19 layoffs listed between that building and 801 Walnut Street, totaling 213 employees, during that period. Wells Fargo issued its standard company statement in connection with the latest layoffs, saying the company regularly reviews and adjusts staffing levels to align with market conditions and the needs of its businesses. Wells Fargo has consistently stated that it works to find opportunities for affected employees in other parts of the company and provides assistance such as severance pay and career counseling if jobs are not available. 'Des Moines is an important employment market for Wells Fargo, and we are committed to serving our customers and supporting the community,' the statement said. The company listed 45 job openings for Des Moines and West Des Moines on its website Wednesday. The latest Des Moines metro layoff notices did not indicate in which divisions Wells Fargo was reducing jobs, and the company has declined to specify when asked in past layoffs. The bank's home mortgage division, heavily concentrated in the Des Moines metro, has throttled back amid higher interest rates and lower demand. Wells Fargo's Des Moines metro employment peaked 14,500 in 2017, but it has since fallen to what the Greater Des Moines Partnership says is 'more than 11,000.' That's eclipsed by the 12,000-plus of the Hy-Vee supermarket chain, which has its headquarters in West Des Moines. Kevin Baskins covers jobs and the economy for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at kbaskins@ This story was updated to add a video. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Wells Fargo layoffs announced at Jordan Creek campus Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- 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
