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Report: Office vacancy rates in Des Moines area at 16.2%

The following are highlights from CBRE|Hubbell Commercial’s 2021 first-quarter office market report for the Des Moines area:

• In the first quarter, 16.2%, or 2.8 million square feet, of office space was vacant. The vacancy …
By BPC Staff | May 5, 2021
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Expansion of Wesley Acres retirement community moving forward

Wesley Acres, a retirement center in Des Moines, plans to add an auditorium and swimming pool to its campus at 3520 Grand Ave., according to city records. Rendering below: A patio and terraced area are …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 5, 2021
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State’s ‘Best Burger’ winner is in northeast Iowa

Des Moines Register: Burger fans rejoice: The results are in for the Iowa’s Best Burger contest. The 2021 winning patty hails from Bambino’s, located in the small northeastern Iowa town of Ossian. The results of the …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2021
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State treasurer encourages Iowans with disabilities to save through IAble accounts

State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, administrator of Iowa’s ABLE plan, IAble, encourages individuals with disabilities to consider saving with the plan, especially if they are earning an income. “IAble provides financial security and independence for individuals …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2021
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Centivo partners with MercyOne to offer coverage option for self-funded employers

Centivo, a new virtual accountable care organization health plan targeting self-funded employers, announced it will enter the Iowa market through a partnership with MercyOne health system. The health plans, which will be available for self-funded employers with a …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2021
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Ribbon-cutting, grand opening planned for this weekend at Lauridsen Skatepark

Digital rendering of the Lauridsen Skatepark provided by California Skateparks

The public will get its first look at the Lauridsen Skatepark this weekend when it will open briefly following a ceremony before the Dew Tour later this …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 4, 2021
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Amazon development partner is in deal to bring distribution center to Davenport

Quad-City Times: A company with deep ties to Amazon is a partner in a prospective deal to bring 1,000 jobs to Davenport. Seefried Industrial Properties describes itself on its website as “a longtime Amazon development and …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2021
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Skechers, Petco donate $60,000 to ARL

BOBS from Skechers and Petco Love have donated $60,000 to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa to support its work to protect and save shelter dogs and cats. The presentation of the check took place …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2021
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Polk County 4-H offers outreach, training on teen mental health

During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Polk County 4-H will share information about a variety of training and programs that educate on the importance of mental health and well-being available through Iowa 4-H and …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2021
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Street Collective seeks food establishments for ‘Streets to Eats’ in June

The Street Collective in Des Moines will host a monthlong event in June called “Streets to Eats” to highlight the value of walking, biking and riding DART while promoting local restaurants. The premise is simple: Customers receive …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2021