Archive for August 2020
‘People who were already struggling to make ends meet … were the hardest hit’ by storm
It wasn’t long after a severe storm swept through Iowa on Aug. 10 that Izaah Knox realized the wallop it gave to Des Moines and its residents.
The uprooted trees and snapped utility poles meant …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines warehouse sold for $13.54 million
Four out-of-state investment groups paid Warehouse Investors LLC $13.54 million for property at 3901 Dixon St., Polk County real estate records…Read More
PROJECT UPDATE: 3750 on Grand
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Read MoreDesigns for cold storage warehouse approved by Des Moines board
Designs for a proposed 66,045-square-foot cold storage warehouse in a light industrial area southwest of downtown Des Moines were approved this week by the Urban Design Review Board. The facility proposed by Iowa Pacific Processors Inc. would …
Read MoreFareway considering meat market in Beaverdale neighborhood
Fareway Stores Inc., the Boone-based grocery chain known for its low prices and customer service, is making plans to open a meat market in a west-side Des Moines neighborhood, according to minutes of the Beaverdale …
Read MoreProposed design of bike shop receives tepid reception
The design of a proposed building that would house a bike shop at First Street and Ashworth Road would include bright colors and bold patterns, a West Des Moines city official said. Rendering provided by city …
Read MoreMore revival planned for Des Moines’ Highland Park area
Developer Joe Cordaro is buying a three-story brick apartment building that has stood on the southwest corner of Sixth and Euclid avenues since 1915. The photo below is of 3523 Sixth Ave., which …
Read MoreVIDEO: Wisdom from the 2020 Women of Influence
NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: A century ago today, the 19th Amendment was ratified
The 19th News explained their logo in a tweet this morning: “The 19th Amendment remains unfinished business, a fact we acknowledge in our logo with an asterisk. On this suffrage centennial, help us remember those who …
Read MoreTrump visits Cedar Rapids, promises more storm aid
Des Moines Register: President Donald Trump promised Iowa leaders today that they would have the “full support of the federal government” as they work to clear debris, restore power and recover from a massive windstorm that …
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