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JLL announces addition to Omaha team
JLL has expanded its team with five brokers based in Omaha, the brokerage firm announced this week.
The move strengthens JLL’s position in the Midwest and helps serve clients across different real estate sectors, officials …
Read MoreCity Council gives nod to proposed parking garage for federal courthouse annex renovation
The Des Moines City Council has approved a development agreement with Riverview Parking LLC to build a more than 345-stall parking garage to accommodate the renovation of the former federal courthouse annex building at 110 …
Read MoreAwards recognize historic preservation work in the metro
The Des Moines Heritage Trust last week recognized those who have been involved in preserving pieces of the community’s history during its inaugural historic preservation awards dinner.
The awards, which were announced in April, were presented during the May …
Read MoreICON Water Trails receives $250,000 grant
ICON Water Trails has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Bank of America to support the Hubbell Trailhead at the Fleur Drive Dam, the second whitewater attraction in its downtown development timeline. The access point …
Read MoreBig Grove expanding into Omaha, Kansas City
Iowa-based Big Grove Brewery is growing, opening a new taproom in Omaha this summer and one in Kansas City, Kan., in mid-2026, the company announced.
The company also announced that store directors now have the …
Read MoreCharacter Counts! expands early childhood resources
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, headquarters for Character Counts!, has announced that new early childhood resources have been extended to 1,687 classrooms in Polk County due to $530,000 in grants. …
Read MoreGreat Outdoors Foundation hires senior project manager
The Great Outdoors Foundation has hired Melissa Campbell to serve in the new role of senior project manager overseeing the foundation’s Conservation Acceleration Fund including its project pipeline, stakeholder outreach, and partner programs. She holds …
Read MoreEconomic development incentives awarded to boost $14M in manufacturing investments
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved a loan and tax benefits to two companies in the state. The incentives will lead to the creation of 60 jobs and $14.6 million in new …
Read MorePartnership and Harkin Institute to host workplace accessibility roundtable
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is partnering with the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement to host a workplace accessibility roundtable on June 9. The event aims to provide opportunities for individuals in …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-16-25
