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Rupprecht joins R&R’s Advantage Property Management
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Drake Rupprecht has been named business development specialist at Advantage Property Management, a division of R&R Realty Group, the company announced recently.
In his role, Rupprecht will focus on development relationships with companies to manage their commercial real …
Read MoreHubbell’s Line 7 multifamily development fills gap, developer says
Construction could begin this fall for the Line 7 apartment development in an area of Urbandale that the developer says is underserved by multifamily housing.
When it’s done, Line 7 will be 225 apartments, including …
Read MoreDowntown vacancy remains high, office construction stagnant in Q2
Office vacancy rates continued at 15% or higher with construction activity remaining stagnant at the end of the second quarter, according to market reports for the second quarter.
The Business Record received second-quarter market reports …
Read MoreBusiness Record 8-1-25
Cover Story: Meet three Iowa organizations pursuing purpose over profit
Focus: Innovative Companies
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Read MoreSlump in architectural billings continues in June
Architectural billings, an indicator of overall health in the construction industry, continued to be down in June, according to the most recent AIA/Dektek Architectural Billings index (ABI).
The index remained in negative territory in June …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Hotel property in West Des Moines sold for $14.5 million
An investment firm located in Sarasota, Fla. has acquired hotel property in West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.
Staysharpe West Des Moines LLC, managed by Glaxis Capital Management LLC, paid Silverwest I WDM LLC $14.5 million for …
Read MoreFitness center, nutrition store sign lease in Highland Park’s Klein building
The redevelopment of the former Klein Department Store building in Highland Park is nearing completion, and the last commercial tenant lease has been signed, said Chloe Bratvold, who along with her husband, Tim, own the …
Read MorePlanned annexations continue Ankeny’s northeastern push
Local engagement draws Woodard to ISAC
A notable policy leader has stepped into a role that will call on her expertise, experience and love for Iowa.
Andrea Woodard joined the Iowa State Association of Counties as executive director in August 2024. …
Read MoreEconomic uncertainty dominates Iowa’s manufacturing outlook
One of the most widely circulated words in business circles in Central Iowa this year is “uncertainty.” In urban areas, many companies are pausing purchases and new hires while they play wait-and-see on the national …
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