Archive for July 2016
These are the 10 most ‘successful’ Iowa cities
Des Moines Register: Iowa is a pretty good place to live. After all, we have countless lists reminding us of just that. But one list attempts to go even further and ranks the top 10 “most …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: FLASHBACK – The reason Iowa is ripe for data centers
Beal | Derkenne named a top builder of student housing
Weigh in on recommendations for model building codes
NOTEBOOK: More ‘secret’ projects
Over the last several months, I’ve been tracking the future of development ground near the new Interstate 80 interchange at Cumming. Some of that land, actually located north of Cumming in West Des Moines, appears …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: A market fit for reverse exchanges
Wells Fargo seeks community development grant applications
Wells Fargo is currently accepting grant requests for community development-related organizations and projects. The deadline is July 15 for grant requests that: create and sustain affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals; promote economic development …
Read MoreSoybean association antes up $150K to fight Water Works lawsuit
The Iowa Soybean Association board has voted to add $150,000 to the $65,000 it previously provided three counties sued by Des Moines Water Works over nitrate pollution. Sac, Buena Vista and Calhoun counties contend they are …
Read MoreAmes called 3rd-best college town in nation; Decorah, Iowa City on list
Business Insider: Niche, a company that compiles information on cities, has named Ames as the No. 3 college town in America. Two other Iowa cities made the list of the 30 best college towns: Decorah at …
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