Archive for September 2016
Money loves West Des Moines
Money magazine considers West Des Moines the fourth-best place to live in the United States, Iowa’s only top 10 showing. The rankings were kind to Eden Prairie, Minn., too. The analysis considered 60 factors ranging …
Read MoreThe Lyon takes shape; Sam and Gabe’s to open within six weeks
Developers have rented 94 of the 103 apartments in The Lyon, the revamped version of the former Heather Manor facility in the East Village, and the planned Sam and Gabe’s restaurant should be open within …
Read MorePool times for Blackbird
Roers Investments revamps plans for Ingersoll China One site
Rick Tollakson wins award from Executive Women International
Hubbell Realty Co. President and CEO Rick Tollakson was named the 2016 Executive of the Year by the Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International. Tollakson was honored for his “exceptional support” of the chapter. …
Read MoreIowa caucuses exhibit wins national history award
The State Historical Museum of Iowa’s exhibit this year on the Iowa caucuses has earned a prestigious award from a national history association. The “First in the Nation: Shaping Presidential Politics Since 1972” exhibit won …
Read MoreHealthiest State walk scheduled Oct. 5
The city of Des Moines will hold a citywide walk event on Oct. 5 as part of the Healthiest State Initiative’s annual walk. In order to involve businesses and organizations from the Capitol to the Western Gateway, …
Read MoreSept. 27: Institute of Management Accountants Plant Tour
Host: Des Moines chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants About: The Des Moines chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants is kicking off its chapter year with a plant tour at PowerFilm Solar in Ames. This…Read More