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Q1 architectural report shows slow activity in office sector

The office market sector is nearly stagnant as architectural firms focus on navigating a complex economic environment, the first quarter market report from the American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter showed.

The report, released Monday, …

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Grever to lead Weitz Co.’s commercial division

Mike Grever has been promoted to director and general manager of the Weitz Co.’s commercial division, the company announced this week.

The company said in a news release that Grever joined Weitz in 2015 as a …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Office property in West Des Moines sold for $16.6 million

Property in West Moines that includes an office building once described as “big and bold” has a new owner, Dallas County real estate records show.

HV Real Estate LLC, managed by West Des Moines-based Telligen, …

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Grimes takes next step in downtown vision plan

The city of Grimes recently released the initial findings from its downtown assessment survey and general recommendations as it continues its work to create a vision for the future of its downtown, commonly called the …

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Open house planned at new Monarch Apartments

The public can get a look at Monarch Apartments, Anawim Housing’s new permanent supportive housing community, at an open house that begins at 11:30 a.m. May 14. A program is planned at noon at the …

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City of Ankeny opens outdoor 12-court pickleball facility

The city of Ankeny has announced the first phase of the Rally Complex sports facility is now open. Located at 725 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, the complex features 12 lighted outdoor pickleball courts, restrooms, a …

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Bravo Greater Des Moines raises $2.5 million in first-time fundraising campaign

Bravo Greater Des Moines has announced that over $2.5 million was raised as part of a one-time endowment campaign for youth arts access benefiting Passport to Culture. Passport to Culture is the only program administered …

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The links between unstable housing and health

When most people think about housing instability, homelessness is the first thing that comes to mind, said Dr. Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba during the Housing Matters Symposium on May 1. Ettinger de Cuba used an…
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DMACC presidential search begins with community forums

Des Moines Area Community College’s board of directors has announced the beginning of the search for the fifth president of the institution, as President Rob Denson is set to retire at the end of the …

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Drake professors to release new book on work environments

Two Drake professors, Ina Purvanova and Alanah Mitchell, are releasing a new book to help leaders navigate the evolution in hybrid work environments. “The New Workplace: Employee Alignment in Remote-First, Office-Forward, and Hybrid Work Organizations” …