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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS

The following transactions were recorded in Polk and Dallas counties between Nov. 30 and Dec. 7.

AV Commercial Holdings LLC paid Bondurant Business Park LLS $427,725 for 2.1 acres at 2404 Robinson Ave. N.E., Polk County …

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N.Y. group buys six area apartment complexes for $56.7 million in first venture into Iowa

A New York investment firm has purchased several Ankeny apartment buildings, including this one at 458 N.E. Delaware Ave. Photo courtesy of Polk County assessor

 

A New York investment firm has purchased an Iowa multi-housing …

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Panel discussion on downtown Des Moines development

Last week’s panel discussion was postponed because of technical difficulties. Details on the the rescheduled program are below:


WHAT: Top 10 things to Happen in 2021: A panel discussion
WHEN: 8:30 to 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 11…

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Owner of Big Al’s BBQ eyeing West Des Moines location

Al Laudencia, who operates three Big Al’s BBQ restaurants in the Des Moines-area, is mulling opening a fourth location at a shopping center at 1960 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines.

Before he does, however, …

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Clive seeking artist proposals for future Public Safety Center, 2021 Art Along the Trail

The city of Clive is seeking artist proposals to integrate art into the new Public Safety Center, which will house the Clive Police Department and Clive Fire Department. Artist application information is available at www.cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation. The …

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Iowa Women’s Foundation announces $40,000 in child care solutions grants

Six child care organizations in Iowa will receive a combined $40,000 in grants from the Iowa Women’s Foundation 2021 Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund, the IWF announced today. Programs will use funds to cover …

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West Des Moines experiencing second best year in construction valuation thanks to Microsoft

The city of West Des Moines has recorded more than $670 million in construction valuation in 2020, its second-best year on record, the city’s data shows.

The high construction values are due to work at …

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Wellmark CEO John Forsyth honored with national health leadership award

The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation and LLC has honored John Forsyth, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s chairman and chief executive officer, with the Uwe E. Reinhardt Outstanding Leadership in Health Care Award. …

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IEDA awards $3.6 million in grants for community improvements

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded nearly $3.6 million in Community Development Block Grants for improvements in 10 communities statewide. According to a news release, the grants are for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, …

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Mercer survey: Forgoing care kept health costs down in 2020; employers say behavioral health care a top priority

Large U.S. employers reported that their health insurance costs rose just 1.9% in 2020, their lowest increase since 1997, due to many plan members avoiding visits to health care facilities because of the pandemic. Many …