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SPAL USA expanding footprint in Ankeny

SPAL Automotive, headquartered in Italy, plans to expand its presence in Ankeny with the construction of a $35 million state-of-the-art manufacturing, distribution and office facility that would be built in Crosswinds Business Park.

The company …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 3, 2023
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Altoona property that includes Texas Roadhouse sold

Texas Roadhouse in Altoona.

MJG Development LLC, located in Ankeny, paid Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC $2.39 million for property at 2407 Adventureland Drive N.W. in Altoona, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 3, 2023
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PROJECT UPDATE: Proposed mixed-use project reviewed by Des Moines board

WHAT: The Aston, a proposed 186-unit mixed use project
WHERE: 603 E. Sixth St., Des Moines
DEVELOPER: Heart of America Group
DEVELOPMENT COSTS: Estimated $44 million
WHAT’S NEW: The Des Moines Urban Development Review Board on Tuesday approved the preliminary …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 3, 2023
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Cody Christensen named Des Moines’ Development Services director

Cody Christensen has been named director of Des Moines’ Development Services department, the city announced.

Christensen will oversee a city department that provides strategic and long-term planning; reviews development projects for compliance with planning, zoning …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 3, 2023
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Iowa-based company announces plans to add locations in Omaha

The Stuffed Olive and Roxxy, two popular establishments from Iowa, are set to take their successful business models and entertainment features to Omaha’s Capitol District later this year. The new locations, scheduled to open this …
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2023
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Habitat for Humanity receives $240,000 grant to build and repair affordable homes

The Wells Fargo Foundation recently announced a $240,000 grant for Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity to support low-to-moderate-income families in building and improving affordable homes. The grant will help construct three new affordable homes …
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2023
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Soccer ball donation kicks off spring soccer in Des Moines

Friends of Des Moines Parks recently kicked off the spring soccer season by providing 550 children in the Des Moines Parks and Recreation youth soccer program with a free soccer ball. The donation was made …
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2023
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Pi515 celebrates Girls Entrepreneurship Summit, honors John Pappajohn

Joy Su pitches her company, Potholian, at the Pi515 Day of Innovation event. She was awarded $2,000 as the winner of the 2023 Girls Entrepreneurship Summit. Photo by Sarah Bogaards

Pi515 concluded its 2023 Girls …
By Sarah Diehn | May 2, 2023
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Workiva integrates environmental disclosure system into platform

Workiva Inc. announced today it has incorporated CDP, a disclosure system for measuring environmental impacts, into the Workiva platform to advance customers’ environmental, social and governance programs. The addition uses Workiva’s ESG Program and ESG …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2023
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$379,000 in grants to support youth internships in high-demand fields

The state awarded $379,000 in grants Friday through the Summer Youth Internship Program, which provides funding to employers, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that sponsor internship programs for Iowa youths between the ages of 14 …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2023