Archive for August 2015
More apartments planned for area near Principal Park
Preliminary plans for a 172-unit market-rate multifamily development called Dunham Square were presented this week to the city of Des Moines Urban Design Review Board. The development is being led by Neighborhood Development Corp. and…Read More
Urban working from home after selling Somerfield Village Center – and his offic
Greater Des Moines businessman Tim Urban said he is working from home and considering development opportunities after selling his Somerfield Village Center for $13 million late last month to an investment group led by California…Read More
Hurd plans retail development for busy south-side intersection
Developer Richard Hurd’s plans to develop three lots at the northeast corner of Army Post Road and Southwest Ninth Street will serve a dual purpose.
Townsend says $1 million sale of his Urbandale estate ‘cost me a fortune’
Ted Townsend thought an auction would speed up the process of selling his iconic Urbandale estate, but the eventual sale price came at a steep discount that came as a “shock.”
Van Orsdel ‘big house’ is for sale, again
Jeff and Kim Young’s We Can Build It LC has sold the Midland Building at 206 Sixth Ave., a historic structure they took off the hands of a bank, and now they are selling the…Read More
Local cybersecurity panel says awareness, communication are key
On the heels of Tuesday’s news that five U.S. traders were arrested in a $100 million international scheme to sell corporate data stolen by Ukrainian hackers, Holmes Murphy & Associates hosted a breakfast discussion on steps that Greater…Read More
Des Moines airport update: Passenger numbers down, prices up, seats more scarce
At least temporarily, it’s getting tougher to get a seat on a plane at the Des Moines airport, especially a cheap one.
Hoyt Sherman Place to be inducted into Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
Des Moines performance venue Hoyt Sherman Place will be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame during a Labor Day weekend event in Arnolds Park. Hoyt Sherman Place will receive the honor …
Read MoreWhat kind of pay raise can you expect next year?
Base pay raises next year for rank-and-file workers will be 3 percent on average, according to a survey of 1,100 mostly large employers by professional services firm Towers Watson, CNNMoney reported. Executives and managers are projected to …
Read MoreFormer D.M. police lieutenant to lead Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival
Former Des Moines Police Lt. Joe Gonzalez will lead the 2015 Iowa Latino Heritage Festival, which this year will add new events and a social media campaign. This year’s Latino Heritage Festival will be held …
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