Posts by pherteen
A Closer Look: Jodi Urich
Jodi Urich was at a Bible study class when she first learned that Caring Hands Outreach Center was hiring a new top executive.
Urich, whose daily walks took her past the center at 602 Third …
Read MoreBuilding Iowa’s medical innovation ecosystem
Every few years, the Iowa Economic Development Authority works with consultancy TEConomy Partners to assess the current state and future of the state’s top three industries: advanced manufacturing, biosciences and insurance and finance.
A 2018 …
Read MoreBusiness Record 9-13-24
Cover Story: 40 pieces of advice for young professionals from the 2024 Forty Under 40 class
Focus: Young Professional Workforce
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Read MoreRedevelopment of historic National Cattle Congress site in Waterloo announced
County seeks to redevelop courthouse parking lot
Polk County is seeking proposals to redevelop its parking lot at Cherry Street and Fifth Avenue downtown in hopes of creating a multiuse link between the Court Avenue District and other yet-to-be-developed properties to the …
Read MoreDes Moines City Council to take up federal courthouse annex rezoning next month
Plans to renovate the former federal courthouse annex took a step forward recently when the city of Des Moines’ Planning and Zoning Commission approved a recommendation that the site be rezoned for a proposed mixed-use …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Urbandale buys former hotel property along Douglas Avenue
The city of Urbandale has acquired hotel property in the Douglas Avenue Corridor and plans to redevelop the 2-acre site, most likely with housing, city and county records show.
The city bought the property at …
Read MoreDART launches effort to reimagine public transit
Jeremy Guenther believes the community’s thinking around access to public transit should be elevated to the same level as access to clean water, electricity and internet service.
Guenther, 44, is an investment operations analyst at …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Sept. 6
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 MoreBusiness Record 9-6-24
Cover Story: DART launches effort to reimagine public transit
Focus: Transportation Trends
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