The office market sector is nearly stagnant as architectural firms focus on navigating a complex economic environment, the first quarter market report from the American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter showed. The report, released Monday, showed that there was very little movement in the office sector, with 55% of respondents identifying it as the slowest….

Mike Grever has been promoted to director and general manager of the Weitz Co.’s commercial division, the company announced this week. The company said in a news release that Grever joined Weitz in 2015 as a project executive, and was instrumental in improving customer experiences, driving operational excellence and delivering value across the some of the…

Property in West Moines that includes an office building once described as “big and bold” has a new owner, Dallas County real estate records show. HV Real Estate LLC, managed by West Des Moines-based Telligen, acquired the property at 6000 Westown Parkway for $16.65 million, records show. Telligen provides health management solutions and health care expertise to…

The city of Grimes recently released the initial findings from its downtown assessment survey and general recommendations as it continues its work to create a vision for the future of its downtown, commonly called the Governors District. City officials were joined by representatives of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Downtown Resource Center and Dennis Reynolds…

The public can get a look at Monarch Apartments, Anawim Housing’s new permanent supportive housing community, at an open house that begins at 11:30 a.m. May 14. A program is planned at noon at the housing community, located at 4845 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. Anawim converted the former Days Inn Hotel into 40…

The city of Ankeny has announced the first phase of the Rally Complex sports facility is now open. Located at 725 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, the complex features 12 lighted outdoor pickleball courts, restrooms, a shelter, two softball fields and batting cages. The softball fields and batting cages are still under construction, a news release…