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Construction begins this summer on for-sale condos in Gray’s Station

Construction is expected to begin this summer on Telus, for-sale condominiums in Hubbell Realty Co.’s Gray’s Station development between downtown and Gray’s Lake. Telus will include one- and two-bedroom condos, ranging in size from 760 …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 5, 2025
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Steak ‘n Shake planned in Waukee

Waukee could soon be the home of the metro area’s second Steak ‘n Shake. The City Council this week approved a site plan for the restaurant proposed on 1.2 acres at 1045 S.E. Alice’s Road. …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 5, 2025
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Local developer buys properties in Highland Park business district

Local developer Brian Clark has acquired three properties in Des Moines’ Highland Park business district including a 105-year-old building on Euclid Avenue, Polk County real estate records show.

Clark, doing business as 615 Euclid LLC, paid Legacy 515 …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Feb 5, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines mobile home park acquired by Florida company

A Florida-based owner-operator of manufactured housing communities has acquired a mobile home park on Des Moines’ south side, Polk County real estate records show.

Maplewood Communities, doing business as Southland MHP LLC, paid Southland Mobile …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Feb 5, 2025
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Waukee sets special election on gas utility

A special election will be held in Waukee on March 4 to allow voters to decide whether the city should continue to operate a municipally owned gas utility.

In recent years, city officials have heard …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 4, 2025
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Norwalk Central Development adds new restaurant

The city of Norwalk has announced the opening of Cooper’s Central Table and Cocktails, a new restaurant and cocktail bar in the Norwalk Central development. The restaurant is located at 1400 Chatham Ave., east of …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 4, 2025
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Wellabe expanding Medicare supplement insurance options

Wellabe, an Iowa-based provider of health and wealth insurance, expanded its Medicare Supplement insurance options to new states on Feb 1., including California, Maryland and New Jersey, making the options available in a total of …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 4, 2025
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Fractional services firm launches in Des Moines

Leverage4, a Des Moines-based broker of independent contractors, freelancers and fractional services, has announced its launch in the Des Moines market. According to a news release, the company’s business model aims to provide an alternative …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 4, 2025
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Iowa Pork Producers Association announces 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) announced Amanda Ostrem, Calla Langel and Brady Allan as the members of the 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team. Ostrem, a sophomore at Des Moines Area Community College, was …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 3, 2025
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Bill authorizing $1 million for Iowa Double Up Food Bucks would provide first-time state aid for program

A bill that would authorize $1 million in state funding for the first time for the Double Up Food Bucks program — an initiative that provides a 1-to-1 match to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
By Mike Mendenhall | Feb 3, 2025