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Des Moines skyscraper plan to make a comeback
Axios Des Moines: A group of investors is trying to resurrect a 33-story downtown Des Moines residential tower proposal with tentative plans that could launch construction as early as May. St. Joseph’s Group, a Des Moines-based …
Read More$8 million retail center planned in Waukee
The Waukee City Council this week approved the site plan for a commercial retail center proposed at 505 E. Hickman Road. Construction is expected to begin this fall with a summer 2023 completion. Rendering by Simonson …
Read MoreIowa receives $96M federal investment for entrepreneurship, small business
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Wednesday a $96 million investment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Iowa. The U.S. Treasury Department approved the funding to Iowa Tuesday through its State Small Business Credit Initiative. The American Rescue …
Read MoreIowa City project on list of grant recipients under federal Bridge Investment Program
A bridge project in Iowa City has made the list of projects identified in the federal Bridge Investment Program. The list of projects contained in the $12.5 billion infrastructure improvement program was released today, and included a …
Read MorePleasant Hill names new public works director
Russ Paul has been named public works director for the city of Pleasant Hill. Paul first worked for Pleasant Hill in 2007 as a seasonal employee and later became the city’s first stormwater coordinator while …
Read MoreIowa Ortho plans new foot surgery center in Grimes
Iowa Ortho, which provides a range of orthopedic care, is planning a 58,580-square-foot foot surgery center and medical campus at 3201 S.E. 37th St. in Grimes. The building will primarily be constructed of red brick …
Read MoreCarrie Kruse returning to Des Moines’ economic department
Iowa Architectural Foundation announces design award recipients
The Iowa Architectural Foundation recently honored Drake University and the Shelter House in Iowa City with awards that recognize contributions from outside the architectural profession. Meredith Hall at Drake, shown above, was cited as an example of …
Read MoreBanking with purpose
After having had a successful business banking relationship with VisionBank for more than a decade, Central Iowa entrepreneur Christina Moffatt has joined the bank’s staff to promote PurposeBank — VisionBank’s newly launched subsidiary geared toward …
Read MoreLeaders in Insurance 2022
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