Archive for January 2023
UNI hires new graduate college dean
The University of Northern Iowa has named Stephanie Huffman as its associate vice president of strategic initiatives and dean of the graduate college. She will begin her position July 1. “Following a national search, we …
Read MoreThree new members join DMACC Foundation board
Three new members have been added to the DMACC Foundation board of directors: Abby Howie, senior loan officer at Availa Bank; Kashaan Merchant, managing director of Merchant Investments Inc.; and Steve Van Oort, District 3 …
Read MoreHotel property in Clive sold for $5.6 million
A hospitality group located in Ohio has purchased property in Clive that includes a six-story hotel, Polk County real estate records show.
Lewis Center, Ohio-based Batra Hospitality Group Inc. paid Ravenwood Highlander II LLC $5.6 million for …
Read MoreJLL report: Des Moines-area office vacancy rate at 11.9%
The amount of vacant office space in the Greater Des Moines area was 11.9% in 2022’s fourth quarter, according to a report issued by JLL Inc., a global commercial real estate services company with an …
Read MoreMcClure adds environmental services to its portfolio
McClure Engineering Co., a civil and structural engineering company headquartered in Clive, has expanded its portfolio to include water resources engineering, environmental services and geographic information systems, the company recently announced.
“Adding this service is …
Iowa real estate developers form association to focus on advocacy
Several Iowa developers have formed the Iowa Real Estate Developers Association, a group whose goals include advocating for a positive environment for economic investment and providing professional development opportunities to other developers, members announced.
The …
Read MoreCommercial permits valued at $1.97 billion issued in Des Moines area in 2022
Permits for more than 250 new commercial construction projects were issued in the Des Moines area in 2022, a review of city and county building permits shows.
The projects’ total value? Over $1.97 billion.
The …
Read MoreConstruction of warehouse space continues in Des Moines area
Much of the speculative warehouse development that’s been built in the Des Moines area in the past two years or so has occurred in Ankeny, Altoona and Bondurant.
Demand, though, also exists for industrial space …
Read MoreMidAmerican Energy Regional Fund Grant awarded to city of Urbandale
The Great Outdoors Foundation has awarded its $125,000 fall grant to the city of Urbandale. The funding will be used to establish access to North Walnut Creek within Walker Johnston Regional Park, a recommendation outlined …
Read MoreNorway appoints Suzanne Mineck as Honorary Consul
The Norwegian Government has appointed Suzanne Mineck as Honorary Consul for Iowa and Nebraska. Mineck will serve as the representative for Norway in both states. She comes to this role with a meaningful history and …
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