Archive for May 2023
Fairfield Inn, Tru hotel projects proposed in Norwalk
Two hotel projects have been proposed in Norwalk, a community that currently has no overnight lodging facilities.
Construction of the hotels is proposed on property that is north of Norwalk Central, a planned mixed-use development …
Warehouse property in Ankeny sold for $3.76 million
Ke Mezz LLC, located in Ankeny, paid Brandt Properties Co. $5.1 million for property at 2402 S.E. Hulsizer Road (pictured) in Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The 4-acre parcel includes a 59,800-square-foot office/warehouse facility built in …
Read MoreCan the Highland Apartments structure in Des Moines be saved?
Tanya Keith, a local historical preservationist, wasn’t optimistic that she would be able to persuade the Des Moines City Council to push the pause button on a request to demolish a century-plus-old building in the …
Read MoreDNR to hold workshop on contaminated sites
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program are hosting a workshop June 7 for individuals interested in revitalizing underutilized properties, commonly …
Read MoreVerizon continues upgrades to Des Moines network
Verizon is making upgrades to its network in Des Moines as part of a multiyear redesign. According to a news release, the purpose of the redesign is to stay ahead of exponential data usage increases, …
Read MoreScale DSM accelerator application deadline is May 14
The Scale DSM accelerator program is set to return for its second annual cohort, from June 13 to Dec. 12, aiming to assist minority-owned small businesses across Greater Des Moines to sustain growth. The program …
Read MoreDesigning Iowa’s downtown forums
Four interactive downtown forums will be held in June for Iowa community members interested in learning more about streetscape improvements, how to pay for them, creating good pedestrian experiences and wayfinding signage. The forums are …
Read MoreIowa Peace Officer Memorial service set for May 15
The annual Iowa Peace Officer Memorial will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 15 at the Clive campus of Eternity Church, 2000 N.W. 100th St. The service will honor four Iowa law enforcement officers who …
Read MorePreview: 6 things Power Breakfast speakers want business leaders to know about placemaking
Placemaking and big investments in …
Read MoreLearn about Des Moines’ endangered buildings
The Des Moines Heritage Trust recently released a list of seven “endangered buildings” in Des Moines.
The list was released as a way of shining a spotlight on historically and culturally significant buildings at risk …
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