Archive for September 2020
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Development group buys Grand Avenue apartment buildings
An $8.3 million historic renovation is planned for three multifamily apartment buildings located at 2801 Grand Ave. The apartments were recently purchased by Reagan Partners LLC. Architectural rendering by Goche Inclusions LLC
Plans by a …
Read MoreArchitectural walking tour announced
The Iowa Architectural Foundation is hosting a one-day walking tour called “Reaching New Heights.” The tour will celebrate the 1970s architecture of downtown Des Moines, highlighting three prominent buildings: the Financial Center, the Ruan Center …
Read MoreNew Urbandale building codes go into effect Oct. 5
The Urbandale City Council recently approved new building codes that will go into effect on Monday, Oct. 5. With the new codes, residents of the western suburb can expect the continued construction of safe buildings, …
Read MoreKeynote speaker announced for annual land expo
Four-star Gen. John Kelly, the former secretary of homeland security and White House chief of staff, will be the keynote speaker at the 2021 Land Investment Expo. The annual expo, hosted by People Co., is …
Read MorePROJECT UPDATE: Hotel renovation project on hold, developer says
The pandemic has prompted Des Moines developer Jake Christensen to put on hold plans to restore property at 2525 Grand Ave. to its original use as hotel. Architectural rendering by Slingshot Architecture
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2020 90 ideas in 90 minutes
The Business Record brought back one of our most popular and informative events ever – 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.
Nine leaders from nine of Central Iowa’s most successful businesses shared 10 of their company’s …
Read MorePappajohns, Grinnell College recognized for contributions to architecture
John and Mary Pappajohn are among the recipients of the Iowa Architecture Foundation’s 2020 Community Enhancement Through Architecture & Design Awards. Photo special to the Business Record
John and Mary Pappajohn and Grinnell College are the …
Read MoreGrant named interim CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announced that it has named Greg Grant as the organization’s interim CEO. Grant, who has been chief operating officer since 2015, will lead the organization during the …
Read MoreBest Buddies Iowa to host Virtual Chef Challenge
Best Buddies Iowa will host a Virtual Chef Challenge from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday via the Best Buddies Iowa Facebook page (@bestbuddiesia), bringing last year’s Chef Challenge and auction back to supporters. In previous events a …
Read MoreMercyOne partners with insurtech Oscar to offer health plans in 23 Iowa counties
Oscar, a New York City-based health insurtech company, announced it has partnered with MercyOne health system to offer Oscar’s individual and family health insurance plans in 23 counties in Iowa beginning in 2021, pending regulatory approval. These …
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