Archive for May 2020
West Des Moines council approves buying land for fire station
The West Des Moines City Council this week approved spending $4.9 million to buy 47.8 acres at Maffitt Lake Road and Veterans Parkway. The land is expected to be the future home of a West …
Read MoreDMU to pay West Des Moines $1.2 million over 10 years to lease space for physical therapy clinic in new RecPlex
An architectural rendering of the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex under construction at 6500 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. Special to the Business Record
Des Moines University will pay the city of West Des Moines more…Read MoreCommercial real estate deals, large developments still occurring even during global pandemic
Harshfield named CFO of Lifespace Communities
Lifespace Communities has appointed Nicholas “Nick” Harshfield to the position of chief financial officer, effective July 1. Harshfield, most recently CFO of WesleyLife in Johnston, brings more than 30 years of financial experience to the role, 15 years …
Read MoreDOT seeks public input on statewide transit plan
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its long-range statewide transit plan, Iowa in Motion 2045. The intent of the plan is to manage resources for a statewide public transit system within …
Read MoreZaugg named managing partner of Ernst & Young’s D.M. office
Professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP announced that Kevin Zaugg (top photo) has been named managing partner of its Des Moines office, effective April 1. Zaugg will succeed Dave Christens (bottom photo) with Christens’ …
Read MoreWaterworks board to take another step in CEO search
The Des Moines Waterworks board of trustees is scheduled to meet Tuesday to continue its search for a new CEO and general manager. The board is scheduled to meet virtually at 3:30 p.m. on the …
Read MoreLongtime credit union payments leader Hanisch to retire
CO-OP Financial Services announced the retirement of Jim Hanisch, president of CO-OP Network, where he has spent the last 19 years of his career. Hanisch was named to his current position in April 2018, and is …
Read MoreTippie College to extend dean search to the fall
University of Iowa officials have announced they will extend the search for the next dean of the Tippie College of Business to allow for on-campus visits in the fall, when it’s hoped that the COVID-19 …
Read MoreAnkeny’s I-35/First Street interchange to close for construction May 27
Travelers heading north in the metro area may want to consider a different route as the interchange at Interstate 35 and First Street in Ankeny is set to close for construction on May 27. The …
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