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Small lot near City Hall remains available for development after talks with developer end

The site along Robert D. Ray Drive between East Grand Avenue and East Locust Street in downtown Des Moines remains available after the city and a developer for a proposed mixed-use development mutually agreed to…
By Michael Crumb | Feb 26, 2025
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Developer lays out vision for former Klein Department Store in Highland Park

The redevelopment of the former Klein Department Store building in the Highland Park Neighborhood is expected to be complete by this summer as work continues to transform the 120-year old building into space for a …
By Michael Crumb | Feb 26, 2025
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CBRE’s Bill Wright named 2025 CRE Pro of the Year

Bill Wright, senior vice president at CBRE, has been named the 2025 Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year by the Business Record. He will be honored at the Business …
By Michael Crumb | Feb 26, 2025
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Hy-Vee, Caitlin Clark Foundation partner to raise money for childhood nutrition

Hy-Vee announced that it is partnering with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to support childhood nutrition by raising funds for local food banks across the Midwest in March. Throughout the month, customers will be able to …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 25, 2025
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Lecture on ag economics and public health being held tonight in Des Moines

Agricultural economist Charles Benbrook will lead a pair of discussions this week in Des Moines and Iowa City about pesticide use, agricultural economics and public health. The first event, “Pesticide Litigation, Farmer Health, and Agricultural …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 25, 2025
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IEDA board approves six community development awards

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved Friday a job creation award for a Sioux Center manufacturer and six awards aimed at enhancing quality of life and tourism opportunities in the state.

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By Business Record Staff | Feb 25, 2025
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Ernst & Young announces new managing partner

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Ernst & Young LLP (EY), a Des Moines business management consulting company, has announced the appointment of Chris Yuska as managing partner of the Des Moines office. Yuska has worked for EY for …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 24, 2025
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Rural mainstreet index continues slump in January

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index continued its slump in February, dropping to 32.8 from 40.7 in January.

The state’s farmland price index dipped to 38.1 from 41.3 in January, and the new hiring index fell to …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 24, 2025
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BrokerTech Ventures adds the Hartford to carrier network

Des Moines-based BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), a broker-led convening platform for insurtech innovation, investment and collaboration, has announced its newest partnership with the Hartford, a property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual fund company based …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 24, 2025
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DART awards vans to two local nonprofits

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has awarded two retired vans to two local nonprofit organizations as part of DART’s Van Award program. The program has donated 23 retired vehicles from DART’s ride-sharing …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 24, 2025