Archive for October 2022
Carrie Kruse returning to Des Moines’ economic department
Iowa Architectural Foundation announces design award recipients
The Iowa Architectural Foundation recently honored Drake University and the Shelter House in Iowa City with awards that recognize contributions from outside the architectural profession. Meredith Hall at Drake, shown above, was cited as an example of …
Read MoreBanking with purpose
After having had a successful business banking relationship with VisionBank for more than a decade, Central Iowa entrepreneur Christina Moffatt has joined the bank’s staff to promote PurposeBank — VisionBank’s newly launched subsidiary geared toward …
Read MoreLeaders in Insurance 2022
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Read More#MeToo and reflections on male allyship
The #MeToo movement is often associated with the downfall of powerful men who for too long abused their authority and influence to harass or assault others, often women. But the movement also gave rise to …
Read MoreIowa Trust plans new bank headquarters in Clive
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank plans to build a new headquarters at 156th Street and Hickman Road in Clive. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, a community bank founded in 1929, …
AIA Iowa recognizes 4 architects for outstanding achievements
Four Iowans were recognized at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s Annual Awards Celebration held in Des Moines. The awards and those honored include:
AIA IOWA MEDAL OF HONOR: Channing Swanson of Neumann Monson Architects received …
Third-quarter industrial market report released by CBRE|Hubbell Commercial
CBRE|Hubbell Commercial recently released its 2022 third-quarter industrial report. Highlights include:
• The vacancy rate for modern bulk and distribution space is 5.29%; warehouse and distribution space 3.35%, flexible space is 2.26%, and manufacturing 1.99%.…
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Child care center property in Urbandale sells for $5.2 million
Property in Urbandale that includes a child care center occupied by Primrose Schools of Urbandale was sold for over $5.2 million, Polk County real estate records show.
First Midwest LLC, located in Urbandale, purchased the nearly …
X-Golf coming to West Des Moines in 2023
X-Golf, an indoor golf simulator and entertainment venue, is opening a location at 165 S. Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, the group’s first Iowa location.
X-Golf has signed a 10-year lease for 7,000 square …