Archive for September 2023
Stuffed Olive relocating to the CC on Court Avenue
The Stuffed Olive, a martini bar and restaurant, is relocating to the CC, a downtown building being redeveloped into an upscale entertainment destination. The Stuffed Olive is currently located at 208 Third St. The venue …
Read More6 Iowa institutions ranked in WSJ’s top 400 colleges
In the Wall Street Journal’s 2024 College Pulse rankings, Drake University was ranked No. 97, Iowa State University No. 145, the University of Iowa No. 160, Simpson College No. 262, Grinnell College No. 266 and …
Read MorePartnership announces Economic Impact Awards
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has recognized companies and people who have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the Des Moines region.
The Partnership announced the winners of its 2023 Economic Impact Awards …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy hires industry veteran Tim Anders to lead MGA practice
Holmes Murphy announced that insurance industry veteran Tim Anders will serve as the president of programs for the company. In the new role, Anders will be responsible for formalizing existing programs and generating …
Read MoreWesleyLife receives $1.3 million award for new Meals on Wheels campus
WesleyLife, a Johnston-based senior services provider, received a $1.3 million award that will help support the construction of a new Meals on Wheels campus, ultimately reducing food insecurity among older Iowans and veterans.
Sophia S.…Read MoreEvent Spotlight: Knoxville Airport holding airshow Sept. 30
Katie Shawver joined the Knoxville Municipal Airport as its manager six months ago, but her experience with aviation and flying began 20 years ago. Growing up in Las Vegas, she was fascinated by Thunderbirds …
Read MoreFormer Urbandale movie theater property bought by Florida entity
An entity managed by a Florida-based fitness company has purchased property in Urbandale that previously was home to a nine-screen movie theater, Polk County real estate records show.
Property that includes the former Cobblestone Theaters…Read MoreIowans recognized by Iowa architecture group
Three Iowans were recently recognized at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s Annual Awards Celebration. They include:
Anna Squier, of MA Architecture, who received the 2023 Iowa Young Architect Award that recognizes an individual …
ICREA award winners announced at ’23 Expo
The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association recognized its members during its 2023 Expo Tuesday at the Iowa Events Center.
The awards recognized brokers and others who have made an impact on the commercial real estate …
Local McDonald’s manager recognized as top performer
Jesus Barahona, manager of the McDonald’s franchise restaurant at 1345 E. Euclid in Des Moines, won a Ray Kroc Award, an accolade that recognizes the top-performing McDonald’s restaurant managers globally. Barahona was one of 395 …
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