Archive for June 2021
Sesame Street in Communities to supply 30,000-plus children’s books for donation at local clinics
Sesame Street in Communities and the Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids today are launching a book distribution project that will distribute more than 30,000 books and 2,500 activity kits this summer through Central Iowa organizations to help …
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Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Texas entities purchase 2 Des Moines apartment complexes
Two investment groups based in Frisco, Texas, have purchased apartment complexes located on Des Moines’ south side, Polk County real estate records show.
DSM Portfolio I Holdings LLC and MKC Properties Holdings LLC paid Willow Park Partners LLC …
Architecture billings continue to rebound
Demand for design services from architecture firms, particularly those in the Midwest, continues to grow at a fast pace, according to a report from the American Institute of Architects. The group’s Architecture Billings Index score …
Read MoreEastern Iowa industrial portfolio sells for $54 million
The recent $54 million sale of a 1.4 million-square-foot industrial portfolio in eastern Iowa is among the largest sales in the sector in the state in both size and value, according to a recent release …
Read MoreAirport terminal expansion project, infrastructure and Central Iowa Water Trails top Partnership’s Federal Policy Agenda
When the Greater Des Moines Partnership takes its annual DMDC trip this fall, it will be pitching its policy priorities to Iowa’s congressional delegation, but also keeping its ears open to learn more about federal …
Read MoreF&G enters funding agreement backed note market with $750M issuance
Des Moines-based life and annuities company F&G announced it has entered the funding agreement backed note market with an initial $750 million note issued by F&G Global Funding, an unaffiliated Delaware trust. The agreement marks …
Read MoreAfter announcing plans to turn to a third-party nonprofit to conduct police de-escalation training nearly a month ago, the Des Moines City Council approved a contract Monday night that solidifies training plans for the Des Moines Police Department valued at about $148,000.
Des Moines Register: Polk County supervisors today chose a new towing company for the sheriff’s office and the county after a series of complaints, including allegations of predatory practices, against the current contract holder. Supervisors Chair …
Read MoreDes Moines City Council approves police de-escalation training contract
Des Moines Register: After announcing plans to turn to a third-party nonprofit to conduct police de-escalation training nearly a month ago, the Des Moines City Council approved a contract Monday night that solidifies training plans for …
Read MoreOld and new traditions take hold in Des Moines again
The COVID-19 pandemic altered many of Des Moines’ activities and entertainment options that we hold dear as traditions. For this year’s photo issue, we wanted to show some of the old and new traditions bringing …
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