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Dipping into Des Moines: The Melting Pot eyes expansion to Iowa
The Melting Pot Restaurant Inc., a Florida-based fondue restaurant, is exploring space in the Des Moines metro as it looks to expand to Iowa.
The company, which turned 50 in April, is the only fondue …
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Apartment properties acquired by Canadian firm for $183.8 million
Avenue Living, a Canadian owner and operator of residential rental properties, has spent $183.8 million to acquire apartment properties in Altoona, Grimes, Urbandale and West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.
Avenue Living, …
Read MoreArchitectural activity shifts to more medium-sized, diverse projects, report says
Architectural activity has involved a more diverse variety of medium-sized projects in small communities during the second quarter of 2025, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Iowa Chapter’s market survey and report for …
Read MoreNew industrial construction stagnant in Q2, vacancy rates dip, market reports show
Leasing activity slowed and speculative development remained on hold in the second quarter, according to industrial market reports from area brokerage firms.
Vacancy rates dipped slightly in the second quarter, the reports showed, with more …
Read MoreGrimes company’s technology helps find design changes before construction begins
A new business in Grimes is offering what its leaders say is the future of construction and design, and could potentially help save big money in the process.
Walk Your Plans opened at 1500 S.E. …
Read MoreA look back – Five years of Iowa Stops Hunger
Health Care Trends and Leaders 2025
Business Record 8-8-25
Cover Story: A look back – Five years of Iowa Stops Hunger
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Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Data center developer acquires land in Altoona
A Denver, Colo.-based data center developer has acquired over 500 acres in Altoona south of Northeast 70th Avenue and about one-half mile west of Northeast 46th Street, Polk County real estate records show.
The area was recently …
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