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Luther College undertaking major athletic facility renovation

Renovations of the Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness at Luther College are underway, with plans to update the existing 200,000-square-foot athletic facility and build a 15,787-square-foot addition.

According to a news release from the …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Medical property in Ankeny sold for $31.7 million

A Georgia-based real estate company that specializes in the medical and office sectors has acquired property in Ankeny on which Mercy Medical North is located, Polk County real estate records show.

800 E First St …

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Hubbell plans $32 million rental project in Norwalk

A new rental community is planned in Norwalk, a Warren County community whose officials want to offer an array of housing options to potential residents.

Hubbell Realty Co. plans to begin construction in early 2025 …

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Hospitality group, spa first tenants in newly visioned Atlas Building in West Des Moines

The first tenants of the newly reimagined Atlas Building were recently announced, taking the first steps in turning the former Wells Fargo office building in West Des Moines into a multi-tenant building that will feature …

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Panelists offer suggestions on ways to retain employees

Since August 2019, Iowa has seen its workforce shrink by 3.7%, from more than 1.74 million workers to just over 1.68 million, data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

Many workers retired and even more are …

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By Degrees Foundation honors 2 at Middleton award ceremony

Vernon Johnson, Oakridge Neighborhood vice president for youth education and engagement, and Marisa Maniglia, orchestra teacher for North High School and Harding Middle School, were recently honored at the By Degrees Foundation’s A Toast to …

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ISU business college adds Trinity Health partnership for health care management internships

North Dakota-based Trinity Health has agreed to a partnership with Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business to create internship opportunities for students pursuing a degree in health care management. According to a news release, …

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Rural mainstreet index sinks to four-year low in October

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index dropped to 37.1 in October from 44.0, staying below growth neutral for a 14th consecutive month.

The state’s farmland price index sank to 38.6 from 45.7 in September, but the new …

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Drake raises over $265 million for The Ones campaign

Drake University has raised over $265 million for its The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave and Bold, the university announced. The campaign was launched in 2021 with a fundraising goal of $225 million.

“The unprecedented …

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BREAKING: Wells Fargo Arena to become Casey’s Center

Iowa Events Center officials announced today that the downtown entertainment venue Wells Fargo Arena will be renamed the Casey’s Center.

Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores was awarded naming rights for the 17,000-seat arena following about eight …