Archive for February 2022
Report: Iowa community colleges have $5.5 billion economic impact on state
Iowa’s community colleges contributed $5.5 billion of income to the state’s economy in 2021, according to a report released Tuesday. The economic impact report, conducted for the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Association of Community …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation sets record for contributions for charitable giving in 2021
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines received a record $92.4 million in gifts for charitable giving in 2021, the organization announced today.
According to foundation officials, that helped push the foundation’s assets it administers …
On Leadership: What not to do during Black History Month
When I mentioned to a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) professional that I was planning to write a column on Black History Month, she commented that if we are only approaching DEI work in regards …
Read MoreGrowth in e-commerce is fueling industrial space construction
The amount of industrial space in the Greater Des Moines area increased by 12 million square feet in the past decade, with more than half of the space added since 2018, a review of CBRE|Hubbell …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Developer buys land in WDM for steakhouse, apartment project
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Minneapolis developer plans new spec industrial project in Ankeny
Endeavor Investments VIII LLC paid Margaret Karsjens and Berend Karsjens $2 million for the property, …
Read MoreJLL recognizes Des Moines team
JLL Inc., a national commercial real estate group, has recognized several people in its Des Moines office. Austin Hedstrom has been promoted to senior vice president, and Meredith Young to vice president. Also, Marcus Pitts …
Read MoreSite plan approved for Hy-Vee convenience store
The West Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission this week approved the preliminary plat and site plan for a Hy-Vee convenience store with seven fuel pumps and drive-thru coffee shop at 9150 University Ave. The building will …
Read MoreProposed developments in Clive receive council approval
Three proposed projects in Clive received approvals from the Ctiy Council on Feb. 10, allowing the developments to move forward. Specifically, the council approved:
• The site plan for a 24,000-square-foot Fareway grocery store planned …
Johnston recreational facility moves closer to construction phase
Construction of a 208,500-square-foot indoor recreational facility in Johnston is expected to be completed by May 2023. The Johnston City Council will vote on the site plan for the project Feb. 22. Architectural rendering by Simonson …
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