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The 2024 Photo Issue
For several years, we’ve published a Photo Issue in the summer that highlights the interesting pastimes of leaders. This year the leaders and the hobbies included are as unique as ever: a nonprofit leader who …
Read MoreThe Photo Issue 2024: Paula Bell
Tell us a little about your hobby.
I wouldn’t necessarily call this a hobby, but rather a lifestyle. I study and train in Okinawan Japanese karate called Ryukyu Kempo. Karate has a long and …
Read MoreCreating Place: Urbandale sets sights on revitalizing its downtown
Insane Impact building new headquarters near Des Moines airport
Insane Impact, a national supplier of audio-visual equipment, is building a new headquarters at 7901 …
Read MoreOut-of-state entities buy student housing property in Ames
The Union on Lincoln Way, a mix of residential and commercial spaces in Ames, has been acquired by Artisan Capital Group and EOS Residential Investors, the groups announced in …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Plumbers, steamfitters buy land adjacent to Des Moines headquarters
The Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 33, has acquired property adjacent to its headquarters along Bell Avenue in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.
The local acquired the property at 2403 Bell Ave. for $1.85 …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: High rates are suffocating
Economist Jim Paulsen is no fan of high interest rates.
The titles of two recent Paulsen Perspectives newsletters say it all.
“10-Year Treasury Yield is Too High,” proclaims his June 5 newsletter. “The Federal Reserve …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of June 21
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 MoreNew city administration building design gets nod from Urban Design Review Board
Des Moines’ Urban Design Review Board gave its approval Tuesday to plans showing the layout and design of the city’s new administration building at 1200 Locust St.
The board listened to a presentation by Ann …
Community State Bank forges ahead with plans for new headquarters
Community State Bank wants to build a new headquarters in Ankeny, and the Ankeny City Council on Monday took a step toward making the bank’s vision become a reality.
The council set a public hearing …