Remodelers Council announces 2015 awards

By user | December 30, 2015 |
The Remodelers Council of Greater Des Moines in December recognized four local professionals for their outstanding contributions to the industry, association and local community. The 2015 Remodeler of the Year Award was presented to Marc…Read More

Smooth landings from McClure

By user | December 30, 2015 |
McClure Engineering Co. received two awards from the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa, including the association’s Airport Runway Smoothness Award for its work on a $5.6 million rehabilitation project on a Fort Dodge Regional Airport…Read More

Waukee created a development rainmaker

By user | December 30, 2015 |
The idea of a massive development area between University Avenue and Interstate 80 in Waukee has lingered like the first scent of approaching rain during a dry summer. You know it’s coming, but when and…Read More

Foreclosures falling in Greater Des Moines

By user | December 30, 2015 |

Greater Des Moines foreclosure rates dropped in October over the same period last year, real estate analytics firm CoreLogic Inc. said today. The foreclosure rate among outstanding mortgage loans was 0.89 percent for October, down …

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IFA approves loans for water quality projects

By user | December 30, 2015 |

The Iowa Finance Authority has approved a combined $20.7 million in low-interest loans for 15 sewer and drinking water projects. The loans are from the state’s revolving fund, which collects payments with interest that can …

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Iowa Legislature to revive fantasy sports debate

By user | December 30, 2015 |

Iowa fantasy sports players would be able to bank their winnings, as the majority of players can elsewhere, under a bill to be reconsidered in the Iowa Legislature, The Des Moines Register reported. The Senate approved the …

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