Archive for August 2023
Principal survey finds businesses growing, while employees show less confidence
The latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index survey shows a disparity between U.S. employers and their employees in financial health and well-being.
While both employers’ and employees’ top concerns included rising costs and macroeconomic challenges, employers …
Read MoreOhio company buys medical office buildings in Des Moines
A Wooster, Ohio, entity has paid $8.1 million for property along Southwest Ninth Street in Des Moines that includes medical buildings, Polk County real estate records show.
Proprety at 850 Dickman Road has been purchased…Read MoreCushman & Wakefield releases office market report
Cushman & Wakefield, which has offices in West Des Moines, has begun releasing a quarterly report on the area’s office market. The report, which shows a 16.5% vacancy rate in the area, said that the …
Read MoreGrant will help in renovation of vacant building in Waukee’s downtown
The city of Waukee has received a $100,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority that will be used to help transform a vacant building in the suburb’s downtown area into new commercial space. The …
Read MoreNew Veridian branch office planned in Ankeny
Construction is underway on a new Veridian Credit Union branch office at 2115 S.W. State St., in Ankeny, just south of the District at Prairie Trail. Veridian will relocate and expand its operations from the branch …
Read MoreIowa Hotel and Lodging Association launches new sustainability award
The Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association is seeking nominations for its first Sustainability Award, which is presented by WoodRiver Energy. Nominated properties must provide examples of how they’re reducing, reusing and recycling for long-term sustainability …
Read MoreDes Moines City Council promotes Hoff to assistant city manager
Jim Hoff received a promotion to assistant city manager during the Des Moines City Council meeting on Monday. In his new role, which will take effect immediately in anticipation of the retirement of …
Read MoreDemolition of Kaleidoscope underway
The demolition of Kaleidoscope at the Hub is underway in downtown Des Moines. The once-popular indoor mall and food court, located at 515 Walnut St., is being razed to make way for a 33-story, mixed-use office …
Read MoreHubbell Realty’s newest apartment building nearly ready to open
In fall 2018, Hubbell Realty Co. began work on conceptual designs for a five-story, 114-unit apartment building in its Bridge District development just south of Interstate Highway 235.
The company’s goal was to begin construction …
Read MoreTopgolf site plan under review by West Des Moines officials
A site plan for a proposed 72-hitting bay Topgolf is under review by West Des Moines, however, a construction timeline for the much-anticipated venue has not been shared with the city’s staff.
Dallas-based Topgolf Entertainment …
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