Posts by kbolten
McDonald’s buys land in Waukee for new restaurant
McDonald’s Real Estate Co., based in Chicago, has purchased 1.5 acres in Waukee’s KeeTown Loop commercial district on the northwest corner of Grand Prairie Parkway and Ashworth Road, Dallas County real estate records show.
The fast-food …
Read MoreWells Fargo investing millions on upgrades at Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines
Wells Fargo has begun remodeling offices at the company’s 160-acre Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines in anticipation of relocating a large number of employees to the site.
Three building permits with a total …
UPDATED: 2023 commercial building permit interactive map
Building permits for 91 new commercial projects have been issued in the Greater Des Moines area in the first nine months of 2023, a review of reports from 13 communities and Polk County shows. Value …
Read MoreA look at projects proposed in Greater Des Moines area
Several projects are in the planning stages in the Des Moines area. the following are some highlights:
Johnston
A Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant is planned at 8550 Birchwood Court in Johnston. A Burger King previously had …
Iowa foundation acquiring Brenton Slough for $5.5 million
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit group, is acquiring a 1,114-acre area known as the Brenton Slough, for just over $5.5 million, records filed with the Dallas County recorder show.
The area, which straddles the …
Read MoreHeated outdoor pool planned at renovated motor lodge in Des Moines
Heated outdoor swimming pools are an amenity developer Jake Christensen likes about Colorado’s ski resort hotels.
He has wanted to add the amenity to one of his projects but hasn’t had the opportunity to do so – …
Reimagining a troubled downtown Court Avenue property
A troubled property in a downtown Des Moines entertainment district is getting a makeover that will include new tenants and a new name.
In recent years, the brick building at Court Avenue and Third Street …
Denver group buys medical office property on Des Moines’ east side
Genesis KC Development LLC, an entity managed by Denver, Colo.-based DaVita …
Read MoreLand purchased in Waukee for Chipotle restaurant
A Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant is planned in Waukee, city and real estate records show.
Waukee Partners LLC, located in Wichita, Kan., paid Fridley Properties LLC $1.36 million for property at 425 E. Hickman Road …
Development agreement approved involving Palisade building updates
A development agreement with R&R Realty Group has been approved by the West Des Moines City Council that will provide the development company a 10-year, 100% property tax rebate for office building property at 4900 University Ave.
The …
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