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Downtown Des Moines apartment complex sold for $24.8 million
The Vue apartment complex, located north of Crocker Street along Ninth and Eighth streets, has been sold to an out-of-state investor. The photo above shows the dog park and building at 915 Ninth St. Photo provided …
Read MoreGirls Rock! Des Moines awarded grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
Girls Rock Des Moines is honored to announce that they’ve been awarded a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to purchase new drum sets for practice and performance. Girls Rock Des Moines has …
Read MoreState Historical Society of Iowa calls for board and awards nominations
The State Historical Society of Iowa is calling for nominations for members to serve on its board of trustees and for the Iowa Excellence in History Awards. Nominations must be received in the State Historical …
Read MorePenning to become West Des Moines’ parks, recreation director
Top 25 Most Influential Nonprofits in 2023 announced
Food Bank of Iowa has been voted by Business Record readers as the most influential nonprofit organization in Greater Des Moines.
Food Bank of Iowa topped the annual list of the 25 Most Influential Nonprofits …
Read MoreTop 25 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023 announced
For the fifth straight year, Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group Inc., has been voted by Business Record readers as the Most Influential Business Leader in Greater Des Moines.
Houston topped the …
Business Record 12-23-22
Jordan Creek Town Center adding experience-oriented tenants to attract shoppers
Shopping malls nationwide are filling vacant spaces with tenants that provide guests with experiences like playing arcade games, laser tag or bouncing on trampolines.
At Jordan Creek Town Center, a regional shopping mall that opened …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: The finger
“When did the middle finger become acceptable in polite conversation?” I asked my friend K.C. when I saw him on a blustery day at the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
“Why do you ask?” …
Read MoreGuest Commentary: Family businesses contribute to the Iowa economy
Submitted by Dan Beenken, director of the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center
Tony Simmons, former president and CEO of McIlhenny Co., showed up in Des Moines and “kicked it up a notch” …
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