Archive for February 2018
City manager: Council would act quickly if sales tax approved
Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders said in an interview that the Des Moines City Council will meet in special session a day or two after the March 6 vote on a 1 percent local …
Read MoreArchitect firms remain optimistic
An index of billings to architect firms recorded its highest January score since 2007, according to a release. The American Institute of Architects said the index, which provides an indication of construction spending in nine …
Read MoreLessons from the Iowa Walking College?
Increased awareness about the ties between walkability and better health is shaping development projects in Central Iowa and beyond. Here’s a video from Kris Saddoris, vice president of development for Hubbell Development Services, about what she learned …
Read MoreRecord property revaluations resulted in spike in protests last year in Polk County
The Polk County assessor’s office revalued 177,000 parcels last year, resulting in the largest increase in property values since 2005, according the assessor’s annual report. The 2017 assessment roll totaled slightly more than $40 billion, …
Read MoreHotel project would result in a boost to city property tax rolls
The Des Moines City Council has approved preliminary terms of a development agreement that would provide an estimated $1.4 million in tax increment financing for the conversion of a vacant Mercy Medical Center office building …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Hurd acquires Mills Fleet Farm in Ankeny
Add a Mills Fleet Farm — the supersized hardware store where you can have the oil changed on your pickup while buying horse feed and a toaster, maybe some hunting boots, among dizzying variety of …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Housing study gets an icy response from some on D.M. council
The ask was relatively small, as these things go, up to $48,000, and the cause seemed reasonable: Nikki Syverson, director of Capital Crossroads, was seeking the money to round out the funding for an effort …
Read MoreIowa Senate Republicans propose $1B in tax relief
Iowa Public Radio: Iowa Senate Republicans are proposing a tax overhaul plan that they say would provide $1 billion a year in individual and corporate tax relief. It proposes lowering the top individual tax rate from …
Read MorePrincipal completes purchase of Mexico pension fund business
Principal Financial Group announced Tuesday it has completed its previously announced acquisition of MetLife Afore S.A. de C.V., MetLife Inc.’s pension fund management business in Mexico, attaining full regulatory approval for the deal. The purchase …
Read MoreIowa Women Lead Change conference announces speakers
Award-winning actress and women’s advocate Geena Davis will be among the keynote speakers for the Iowa Women (And Men) Lead Change: Better Together conference to be held Nov. 6-7 in Des Moines. Also joining the …
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