Archive for April 2006
What sort of person does this?
The Rev. Fred Phelps is out to change people’s way of thinking, and he might be doing just that. Fortunately for the cause of civilization, the only effect he might have is to make a …
Read More‘Megadowntown’ phase begins on I-235
If you thought the bulk of the roadwork and ramp closures on Interstate 235 were over, you’re in for a shock. Starting this week, the 50,000 to 60,000 daily commuters who use I-235 will notice …
Read MoreMore room to boom
For nearly two years, Jordan Creek Town Center has been the focal point of Greater Des Moines’ westward expansion, attracting several upscale retailers as tenants and generating millions of dollars in sales.
But the popular …
Weidmaier continues to build his team at Iowa-Des Moines Supply
A former Drake University football player who once aspired to a career in education, Bill Weidmaier, owner of Iowa-Des Moines Supply Inc., now sees his role in the business as teacher and coach – motivating …
Read MoreZanzibar’s makes its debut in the movies
Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure is a popular spot on Ingersoll Avenue to spend time with friends, relax and enjoy a warm cup of joe.
But for 12 hours last June, Zanzibar’s was transformed into a movie …
Voice Over IP telephone systems begin move into mainstream
Jim Masterson can easily gauge the interest Greater Des Moines businesses have in Voice over Internet Protocol telephone systems by the crowds his company, LightEdge Solutions Inc., has attracted to recent lunch-and-learn sessions.
“Within just …
A ‘Big’ opportunity
Taking in an Iowa Cubs game, participating in a summer basketball camp or just hanging out and eating freshly baked chocolate chip cookies may be standard fare for many Greater Des Moines teens. For 13-year-old …
Read MoreHubbell Realty celebrates 150 years in real estate
Frederick M. Hubbell was only 17 years old in 1856 when he made his first real estate transaction, the purchase of 640 acres of land in Woodbury County. That single transaction eventually led to the …
Read MoreNot just a bridge, Principal’s arch will be a landmark
It’s just one of thousands of projects for the Arup design firm, but it will be a big deal for Des Moines. A pedestrian bridge over the Des Moines River, planned as part of the …
Read More‘Lion King’ is crowned an economic success
“The Lion King’s” six-week run in Des Moines ended April 9, leaving behind a sizable impact on the local economy.
Scott Carlson, the managing partner at Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Co., said his 10-year-old …