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Surety Hotel named to list of world’s top new hotels

The entryway to the Surety Hotel at 206 Sixth Ave. in downtown Des Moines. Photos by Joe Crimmings

The Surety Hotel, downtown Des Moines’ newest hotel, has been recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the best new…
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Central Iowans celebrate Chauvin verdict in downtown Des Moines gathering

Des Moines Register: While thousands of people celebrated the guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin in the streets of Minneapolis, cities across the country followed suit with their own celebrations, including here in Des …

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IPERS seeks RFPs for investment consulting services

The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System has issued a request for proposals from qualified investment firms to provide investment consulting services for all asset classes. An evaluation committee consisting of IPERS Investment Board members and …

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Board of Regents announces fourth UI president finalist

The Iowa Board of Regents has announced the fourth finalist in the search for the next president of the University of Iowa. Daniel Clay, dean of the College of Education at the University of Iowa, will …

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Public input sought for county’s comprehensive plan update

Polk County is seeking input from the public as it begins the process of updating its long-range comprehensive plan that will guide growth and development in unincorporated Polk County through the year 2050. The updated …

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Nicole Beaman joins Iowa Center for Children’s Justice as executive director

The Iowa Center for Children’s Justice announced Nicole Beaman as executive director. ICCJ, formerly part of Kids First Law Center in eastern Iowa, advocates for central Iowa children of parents engaged in high-conflict divorce or custody disputes. …

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Demolition of former Sears building nearing completion

A pile of rubble is all that remains of the former Sears department store at Merle Hay Mall.

Removal of the former Sears building at Merle Hay Mall is nearing completion. The building has been …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Undeveloped ground sold in Dallas County

IRHC LLC, based in Davenport, paid Stratford Crossing LLC $999,600 for 8.33 acres in northwest Waukee, Dallas County real estate records show. The undeveloped land is north of Hickman Road and west of U Avenue. The …

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Kohl’s receives preliminary approval for design of new department store at Merle Hay Mall

Kohl’s plans to build a new store at Merle Hay Mall on the site where Sears had been located. The building that housed Sears has been demolished. Kohl’s, which currently is located on the west…
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Valuations of most Des Moines-area shopping malls hold steady while values tumble nationally

The outlook appears bleak for many of the nation’s shopping malls, with owners walking away from some properties or readily handing them over to lenders.

A recent review by Bloomberg News of 118 shopping centers …