Archive for June 2023
Habitat for Humanity starts duplex project in Ankeny
A groundbreaking ceremony held this week in Ankeny …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Life imitates art
My friend K.C. was at the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, lying on his back …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Dave Keith
Dave Keith has built a wooden fire truck for his grandson, a roll-top desk for his wife, a custom table for a silent auction at United Way, and a question-mark-shaped bookshelf for his office.
Now, …
Read MoreHow Ankeny’s Uptown has been revived
In 2010, Ankeny’s Uptown was a tired commercial district with scant hustle or bustle.
As the decade progressed, a transformation began to occur.
The city of Ankeny sold an aged fire station along Southwest Third …
Read MoreWhy it matters: Together, we can create a strong future
It is hard to believe that it has been more than 18 years since I joined the Greater Des Moines Partnership team. As I make the transition from the president and CEO of the Partnership …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Are you getting your point across? Advice from a communications expert
This is part of a series on effective communication for leaders and organizations.
“If you want to be an effective leader, you need to excel in communication. In fact, the success of your business relies …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week of June 23
Wen Gao
F&G
Hired as investment analyst, retail business
wen.gao@fglife.com
LaTasha Johnson
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative I
latasha.johnson@fglife.com
Angie Ford
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative
angie.ford@fglife.com
Richard Stevens…
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-23-23
Cover Story: How Ankeny’s Uptown has been revived
Focus: Real Estate and Development
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Read MoreUptown Ankeny properties map
Between 2010 and 2023, the value of properties in Ankeny’s Uptown district more than doubled to $34.7 million, Polk County assessor’s information shows.
In the map below, click on each pinpoint to find out information …
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