Despite a last-minute plea from city officials and developers behind the Linc redevelopment project, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today denied the city of Ames’ Iowa Reinvestment District Act application and rescinded its provisional approval that was granted in 2021. In its decision, the board and IEDA staff cited several hurdles that prevented approval…

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved more than $12 million in assistance for a company that wants to build a facility to make sausage in Perry, creating more than 300 jobs. The IEDA board voted today to approve $9.45 million in investment tax credits and $2.60 million in sales and use tax credits to…

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has committed $250,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation in support of a new facility for DMACC’s dental programs. The new 26,000-square-foot facility on the Ankeny campus, slated to break ground this fall, will replace the current 8,000-square-foot facility, a news release said. The new building will feature…

Hubbell Realty Co.’s 10th Edencrest senior living facility has opened in Adel’s Southbridge neighborhood. The $17 million community includes 44 assisted/independent living units and 26 memory care units. Assisted and independent living units include studios and one- and two-bedroom homes. The facility is managed by Hubbell’s Highmark Senior Living property management division. Hubbell Realty, headquartered in West Des…

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa gained a new leader on Sept. 1, when Julie Kenney stepped into the role of CEO. She has more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, most recently serving as the deputy secretary of the Iowa Department of Agriculture. Kenney stepped into the position following the death of past CEO…

Releasing a list of endangered buildings isn’t so much about identifying neglected and dilapidated buildings as much as it is about identifying opportunities for redevelopment, said Tim Waddell, president of the Des Moines Heritage Trust. The nonprofit recently released its list of the seven most endangered buildings in Des Moines. The list creates awareness about…