Archive for May 2019
GSA releases renderings of federal courthouse
A rendering of the proposed federal courthouse shows the five-story building that is planned for 101 Locust St. This view is looking west from Locust Street and the Des Moines River. Provided by U.S. General …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Guest Opinion: Free speech is sometimes uncomfortable
The First Amendment isn’t long, but it certainly packs a lot of angst into those few words:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging …
Read MoreAnkeny 10th fastest-growing city in U.S.
New U.S. census data shows Ankeny as the 10th-fastest-growing city in the country for cities of more than 50,000 residents.
The Des Moines suburb had 65,284 residents on July 1, 2018, up 4.6% in a year. Buckeye, …
Read MoreNew restaurant/bar planned for Uptown Ankeny
Lake Panorama Realty has new ownership
Lake Panorama Realty, a Guthrie County fixture for more than 40 years, has been sold to Bob Nevitt, broker/owner of Nevitt Real Estate, according to a release. Lake Panorama Realty has been owned since 1998 …
Read MoreA positive report from architects, but for how long?
Billings to architecture firms returned to growth territory in April after falling in March, the American Institute of Architects said in a release. The AIA Billing Index for Iowa registered 50.5 last month, up from …
Read MoreStatewide home sales down in April, but prices rise
Iowa home sales slumped in April from a year ago, but prices increased 4.5%, the Iowa Association of Realtors said. Sales dropped 6.5% over the period to 3,192, with single-family properties declining 8.5%, offset by …
Read MoreReynolds rejects limits on attorney general’s authority
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Kim Reynolds today vetoed a legislative proposal seeking to limit the attorney general’s ability to join out-of-state lawsuits after she and Tom Miller reached an agreement whereby he will not embark on …
Read MorePassport to Prosperity nominations due Friday
The Iowa International Center is accepting nominations for the 2019 Passport to Prosperity Awards through May 24. The annual award recognizes significant contributions of immigrants and refugees to Iowa’s cultural, business, educational and social landscape. …
Read MoreUnited Way’s Summer Meal Meet-Up program to commence
United Way of Central Iowa is again organizing Summer Meal Meet-Up sites in Dallas, Polk and Warren counties. Anyone age 18 or younger can get free, nutritious meals at one of more than 50 locations, …
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