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Ames Chamber of Commerce names new meeting space after former train depot master

The Ames Chamber of Commerce has named a newly renovated space in its lower level after Julia Laughlin. Laughlin was the only female station master in the country when she worked as the Ames Train …

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VizyPay’s Rucker named to MWAA Advisory Board

Elizabeth Rucker, director of training and talent acquisition for Waukee-based payment processing company VizyPay, has been appointed to the MidWest Acquirers Association Advisory Board. The MWAA is an independent, regional trade association for companies in the merchant …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Indianapolis group pays $50.6 million for Grimes complex

An apartment complex located at 1704 N.E. Gateway Court in Grimes recently was sold for $50.6 million. Photo courtesy of the Polk County assessor

 

An Indianapolis group has purchased an apartment complex in Grimes, paying …

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Kent receives Iowa Young Architect Award

Lyndley Kent of Neumann Monson Architects received the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s (AIA Iowa) Iowa Young Architect Award. “The demands of young architects are enormous, particularly those with great design skill and natural …

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AIA award winners announced

Iowa architecture firms were recognized recently at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s (AIA Iowa) Annual Awards Celebration. Awards and winners include:
AIA Iowa Craft Award: Honor – Mass Timber Assembly, 111 E. Grand Ave. by …

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Construction progresses on Des Moines University’s new campus

Building permits valued at over $111.6 million were issued by the city of West Des Moines for the construction of four buildings on Des Moines University’s new campus at 8025 Grand Ave. This drone photo …

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Mall owner: Construction to convert former department store to arena expected to begin this winter

Redevelopment of former department store space into a multiuse arena at Merle Hay Mall is expected to begin in December or January, the mall’s owner said. The arena will hold up to 3,500 people. Architectural rendering …

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Iowa’s state surplus tops $1.2B, could lead to tax cuts

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The state ended fiscal 2021 with a general-fund surplus of nearly $1.24 billion, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday — much more than earlier forecast and money she has indicated could lead to further …

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Des Moines Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $250,000

Central Iowa residents helped raise more than $250,000 through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s held on Saturday in Des Moines. The money raised will be used for the care, support and research programs of the …

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Casey’s to acquire 40 Pilot convenience stores in Tennessee, Kentucky

Casey’s General Stores Inc. announced an agreement to acquire 40 Pilot convenience stores from the Pilot Co., which is based in Knoxville, Tenn. The acquisition, a $220 million cash transaction, will extend Casey’s presence in Tennessee and …