Posts by kmeyer
Iowa DOT seeks public input on South Ankeny Boulevard improvements
The …
Read MoreEast Village apartment project opens
Mike Whalen, founder of Heart of America Group. Photo by John Retzlaff
One of the first things Mike Whalen tells people about the Tempo is that the new apartment building is constructed like a fortress.…
Read MoreIowa Brewers Guild executive director talks future growth in state’s maturing craft beer scene
After a decade of rapid growth, Noreen Otto, executive director of the Iowa Brewers Guild, sees the state’s relatively young craft beer industry reaching maturity.
Otto has led the not-for-profit industry group, which represents …
Read MoreCraft beer effect: What industry leaders say about brewers’ $1.25 billion economic impact in Iowa
Iowa’s craft beer industry generated a total economic impact of $1.25 billion from brewery operations, trade and tourism in 2022 and is projected to continue to grow over the next five years, according to a …
Read MoreMeet four Iowans who are leading the charge to alleviate hunger
Wasabi owner building strip center near Costco in Ankeny
Strong economy attracts multifamily investors to Des Moines area, sparks construction of several new projects
The Greater Des Moines area, with its growing population and low unemployment rate, is continuing to attract investors in the multifamily sector, according to a recent CBRE Inc. market report.
In the first six months …
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Warehouse bought by California entity to be occupied by Amazon
A California-based commercial real estate investment management company has acquired a newly built warehouse in Ankeny that will be occupied by Amazon Inc., documents show.
PAC West Diversified LP, a limited partnership managed by Buzz …
What they’re checking out: Week of Aug. 2
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 MoreReturn to Office: Navigating the Challenges of Urban Growth
BY JEREMY REDING, AIA, LEEP AP, Global Workplace Leader | Senior Principal, DLR Group
As employees in Des Moines return to the central business district, businesses and urban planners are navigating a multifaceted challenge. While …
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