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‘Des Moines has been discovered’ in national CRE market

For owners of apartment buildings and office and retail spaces in Greater Des Moines, it’s time to get creative, and sure enough, some have already heard the message, according to the folks at CBRE|Hubbell Commercial.…

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Historic rehab proposed for East Village building

A development team led by developer Tim Rypma plans a $2.2 million historic renovation of the American Marking Inc. building at 440 E. Grand Ave. in the East Village area of Des Moines. Rypma’s RE3 …

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Co-chairs announced for House of Mercy Game Show Gala

The 2018 House of Mercy Game Show Gala, presented by Nationwide and produced by the Mercy Foundation, will take place June 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center …

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Principal again named among Top Companies for Executive Women

For the 17th consecutive year, Principal Financial Group has been named one of the Top Companies for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives. Principal is a member of the NAFE Top Companies Hall of …

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Better Together nominations open

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines will accept nominations for its Better Together Award through March 31. The award recognizes nonprofit organizations, civic groups and collaborative partnerships that promote teamwork among groups with varying perspectives. Nominees …

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Secretary of state to businesses: New filing system to come soon

Government is not known for moving quickly, but officials say a smoother process is coming to serve businesses better.

The Iowa secretary of state’s office is hoping to pick up the pace for business filings …

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Iowa Senate OKs plan to rewrite utilities laws while critics predict higher costs

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Senate passed a controversial bill Tuesday night that rewrites some key provisions of the state’s utilities laws with changes that Republicans promised will provide clean, reliable energy at a reduced cost …

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Polk County voters reject 1-cent sales tax

Des Moines Register: Voters in most Polk County cities shot down a 1-cent increase to the local sales tax Tuesday. This is the third time since 1996 that voters have rejected an increase to the sales …

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Legislators approve association health plan bill

The Iowa Senate has moved forward with a bill that would enable small businesses to form association health plans as a potential cost-saving option, the Des Moines Register reported. The proposal, Senate File 2349, passed the Iowa Senate on …

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ISU researchers build app to connect excess food with those in need

A research team at Iowa State University is developing a mobile-friendly app to enable restaurants, grocery stores and individuals to post information about excess food they have to donate. Likewise, those in need will be …