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Report: Iowa community colleges have $5.5 billion economic impact on state

Iowa’s community colleges contributed $5.5 billion of income to the state’s economy in 2021, according to a report released Tuesday. The economic impact report, conducted for the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Association of Community …

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Community Foundation sets record for contributions for charitable giving in 2021

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines received a record $92.4 million in gifts for charitable giving in 2021, the organization announced today.

According to foundation officials, that helped push the foundation’s assets it administers …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Developer buys land in WDM for steakhouse, apartment project

About 9 acres has been purchased on the southwest corner of Ashworth Road and Jordan Creek Parkway on which a development that includes a Ruth’s Chris Steak House is planned. Architectural rendering by BSB Design A…
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Minneapolis developer plans new spec industrial project in Ankeny

A Minneapolis-based development firm has purchased nearly 11 acres in Ankeny on which it plans on building new speculative industrial space.

Endeavor Investments VIII LLC paid Margaret Karsjens and Berend Karsjens $2 million for the property, …

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JLL recognizes Des Moines team

JLL Inc., a national commercial real estate group, has recognized several people in its Des Moines office. Austin Hedstrom has been promoted to senior vice president, and Meredith Young to vice president. Also, Marcus Pitts …

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Site plan approved for Hy-Vee convenience store

The West Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission this week approved the preliminary plat and site plan for a Hy-Vee convenience store with seven fuel pumps and drive-thru coffee shop at 9150 University Ave. The building will …

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Proposed developments in Clive receive council approval

Three proposed projects in Clive received approvals from the Ctiy Council on Feb. 10, allowing the developments to move forward. Specifically, the council approved:

• The site plan for a 24,000-square-foot Fareway grocery store planned …

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Johnston recreational facility moves closer to construction phase

Construction of a 208,500-square-foot indoor recreational facility in Johnston is expected to be completed by May 2023. The Johnston City Council will vote on the site plan for the project Feb. 22. Architectural rendering by Simonson …

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Hotel restoration project moving forward with tax credit award

The renovation of property at 2525 Grand Ave. is expected to begin in the spring, the project’s developer said. The structure will be returned to its original use as a hotel.  Architectural rendering by Slingshot Architecture…

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Aides can keep substitute teaching after Iowa lawmakers approve an emergency rule

Des Moines Register: Instructional aides may continue to substitute teach in multiple classrooms once Iowa’s emergency pandemic proclamation expires this week after lawmakers met today to approve an emergency rules change. Iowa public schools were worried …