Posts by kmeyer
What they’re checking out: Week of Dec. 20
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MorePanelists share thoughts on outlook for 2025 housing market
For the past couple of years, the housing market has been challenging for homebuyers, sellers and many businesses associated with the sector.
Interest rates on home mortgages are twice what they were two years ago. …
Offers sought to buy former Zora building
The credit union that owns the former Zora Bar & Rooftop building at 2120 Ingersoll Ave. is seeking offers to purchase the building with public tours scheduled for next month.
Community 1st Credit Union of Ottumwa, which …
Read MoreValley Junction commercial building to undergo renovation
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines apartment complex sold for $12.1 million
A Des Moines apartment complex has been sold for just over $12 million, Polk County real estate records show.
Legacy Coves LLC, located in Des Moines, paid Clear Sky Capital Woodland Park LLC $12.1 million …
Read MoreGlobal partnerships in insurance
BrokerTech Ventures’ partnership with InsurTech Israel would have only happened during a time like the pandemic when connecting internationally had few barriers, said Dan Keough, BTV co-founder and co-CEO and Holmes Murphy CEO and chairman.…
Read MoreOn Leadership: A New Chapter: Reflecting on Leadership and Succession Planning
As Billie Jean King once wisely observed, “Create your legacy, and pass the baton.” This summer, I had the privilege of announcing a leadership transition at Business Publications Corp. (BPC), where I will be stepping …
Read MoreSouthridge Mall, outlots sold for $4 million
The operator of a web-based auction company has acquired much of Southridge Mall including many of the outlots surrounding the aged retail center, Polk County real estate records show.
Native Real Estate LLC, managed by Travis …
New Alliant Ag Innovation Lab opens for business at ISU Research Park
The new 86,000-square-foot Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab at the Iowa State University Research Park opened last week, creating a hub for “service-driven innovation,” said Matt Darr, the leader of the university’s Digital Agriculture Innovation …
Read MoreStory Construction acquires Sioux City-based L&L Builders
Ames-based Story Construction has announced an agreement to buy the assets of L&L Builders Co., a general contractor based out of Sioux City.
According to a news release announcing the acquisition, Story Construction will retain …