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State finishes first laborshed studies

Iowa Workforce Development has finished its first round of new laborshed studies that are intended to make it easier for employers to find workers. 

The first group included Cresco, Decorah, Dubuque, Elkader, Oelwein, Manchester, Maquoketa and Waukon. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 10, 2019
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MGP invests in Kansas machine works

West Des Moines-based private equity fund Midwest Growth Partners has invested in Van Becelaere Machine Works, based in Pittsburg, Kan. Vince Van Becelaere and Joel Van Becelaere, president and vice president of Van Becelaere Machine …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2019
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Burlington director named State Star by America’s Small Business Development Center

Janine Clover, regional director of the Southeastern Community College Small Business Development Center (SCC SBDC) in Burlington, has been named the 2019 Iowa State Star by the national organization America’s SBDC, Iowa State University reports. Clover …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2019
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Restored ‘Apollo and Venus’ painting to be unveiled at Hoyt Sherman

A restoration of Des Moines’ earliest Old Master painting, Otto van Veen’s “Apollo and Venus,” will be unveiled Jan. 24 at Hoyt Sherman Place, the museum announced. The restoration of the 400-year-old painting, which was rediscovered …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2019
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Gayman opens one-man brokerage

By Tom Gayman’s count, he walked in the door of R&R Realty Group a little more than 32 years ago as employee No. 6. As of Monday, he was employee No. 1 (and only) at …
By KENT DARR | Jan 9, 2019
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Boot camp to jump-start land acquisition process for beginning farmers

A new boot camp presented in Newton is ready to serve beginning farmers who struggle to acquire their own land. The Farmland Access Bootcamp on Feb. 9, a partnership between Renewing the Countryside and Practical …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Prices dropped, cap rates surged in fourth-quarter apartment sales

The average price of apartment units that sold during the fourth quarter in Greater Des Moines dropped to $58,075 from $76,757 in the third quarter, while cap rates rose to 8.8 percent from 7.4 percent …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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McCulloh retires from Weitz

Jim McCulloh has retired after 20 years with the Weitz Co., most recently as senior vice president. He was involved in the successful completion of more than 40 projects. Most recently, he provided executive oversight …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Johnston reports ‘steady growth’ with $58M in added valuation

The city of Johnston recorded $58.4 million in new taxable valuation in 2018, including 72 new single-family homes and $8.2 million in commercial projects, according to a release, while also working on the Northwest Saylorville …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Waukee set a record last year for commercial projects

The city of Waukee issued 29 commercial building permits last year with a record-setting valuation of $40.3 million, according to a release. In all, the city issued 961 permits, including 203 for single-family houses, 59 …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019