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Demand for architectural services declined in April

Demand for design services in April saw its steepest decline on record, according to the American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score of 29.5 for April reflects a decrease in design services provided …
By BPC Staff | May 20, 2020
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Farmers Mutual Hail expands into dairy revenue protection policies

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. announced it will expand into dairy farm coverage by offering the federal crop insurance product Dairy Revenue Protection beginning in July. The DRP program protects against losses in milk revenue …
By BPC Staff | May 20, 2020
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Des Moines Public Schools will partner with Drake on $19.5 million stadium

Des Moines Register: Des Moines Public Schools will partner with Drake University to build a $19.5 million stadium complex on the Drake campus. The school board approved the contentious project Tuesday night after hearing both from …
By BPC Staff | May 20, 2020
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PROJECT UPDATE: Waukee office, event center

A two-story office and event center planned at 2565 S.E. Encompass Drive in Waukee. Architectural rendering by Wilkus Architects

 

WHAT: Encompass Building and adjacent retail building  WHERE: 2565 & 2575 S.E. Encompass Drive in Waukee

DEVELOPER/OWNER: 2565 S.E.…
By BPC Staff | May 20, 2020
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West Des Moines council approves buying land for fire station

The West Des Moines City Council this week approved spending $4.9 million to buy 47.8 acres at Maffitt Lake Road and Veterans Parkway. The land is expected to be the future home of a West …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 20, 2020
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DMU to pay West Des Moines $1.2 million over 10 years to lease space for physical therapy clinic in new RecPlex

An architectural rendering of the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex under construction at 6500 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. Special to the Business Record

Des Moines University will pay the city of West Des Moines more…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 20, 2020
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Commercial real estate deals, large developments still occurring even during global pandemic

Three warehouses located in northeast Des Moines and occupied by Jacobson Cos. were sold last week, according to commercial real estate brokers with JLL. The buildings, with a combined value of $16.67 million, sold for…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 20, 2020
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Harshfield named CFO of Lifespace Communities

Lifespace Communities has appointed Nicholas “Nick” Harshfield to the position of chief financial officer, effective July 1. Harshfield, most recently CFO of WesleyLife in Johnston, brings more than 30 years of financial experience to the role, 15 years …
By BPC Staff | May 19, 2020
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DOT seeks public input on statewide transit plan

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its long-range statewide transit plan, Iowa in Motion 2045. The intent of the plan is to manage resources for a statewide public transit system within …
By BPC Staff | May 19, 2020
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Zaugg named managing partner of Ernst & Young’s D.M. office

Professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP announced that Kevin Zaugg (top photo) has been named managing partner of its Des Moines office, effective April 1. Zaugg will succeed Dave Christens (bottom photo) with Christens’ …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 18, 2020