Archive for December 2021
NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Fido’s food affected by supply-chain issues, too
Many of you reading this own dogs. Some of you, like me, own cats. While we may banter about what animal makes for the better pet, we can agree on this: We’ll search high and …
Read MoreUnited Way searching for chief DEI officer
United Way of Central Iowa is adding a chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer position to its senior leadership team, and has launched the search to fill the role. The new hire will oversee the …
Read MoreIntegrity Marketing Group distributes $125M in cash payouts to employees
Integrity Marketing Group, a Dallas-based insurance technology company that recently acquired Brokers Clearing House in Des Moines, announced it has made an unexpected $125 million cash payout to its 5,500 employees through the company’s employee ownership plan. …
Read MoreOn The Move: Week ending December 19
Ann Torry
Pitchly
Hired as vice president of marketing
ann.torry@pitchly.com
Mike Hollibaugh
Pitchly
Hired as CTO
mike.hollibaugh@pitchly.com
Lesley Halsey
Lincoln Savings Bank
Hired as customer service associate
lesley.halsey@mylsb.com
Ethan Fields
Lincoln Savings Bank
Hired as …
Read MoreDes Moines Water Works approves resolution to begin regionalization talks, awaits decision by W.D.M., Urbandale
This is a water treatment tank at the A.C. Ward water treatment plant in West Des Moines. West Des Moines is one of three communities involved in preliminary talks about regionalizing water production in the …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Boston-based REIT buys Ankeny warehouse for $22.8 million
STAG Industrial Holdings LLC, a real estate investment trust based in Boston, has purchased a recently completed Class A warehouse in Ankeny, paying $22.8 million for the property, Polk County real estate records show.
The 11.2-acre …
Read MoreConstruction to begin next fall on mixed-use project near Drake
Work finally underway on Hubbell’s Des Moines apartment project
Construction is underway on Level, a 114-unit apartment building in Hubbell Realty Co.’s Bridge District, located south of Interstate Highway 235 and east of the Des Moines River. Photo courtesy of Hubbell Realty Co.
Hubbell Realty …
Read MoreAdventureland Resort acquired by Palace Entertainment; new owner plans expansions
Palace Entertainment, a subsidiary of global amusement park operator Parques Reunidos, today announced its acquisition of Adventureland Resort in Altoona. Adventureland, which has been a family-owned business since opening in 1974, will become part of …
Read MoreAthene to acquire Petros PACE Finance
Athene Holding Ltd., parent company of Athene USA, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Petros PACE Finance LLC, a leading provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (“C-PACE”) financing to owners …
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