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Could ‘high-profile’ foreclosure case move to an Iowa specialty court?

During a court hearing this week to appoint a receiver on a high-profile piece of downtown property going through foreclosure, the judge asked the parties involved if they wanted to move the case to Iowa’s …

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CEOs, community leaders encouraged to sign pledge for racial equity

CEOs and top-level leaders of companies, organizations and public entities are being encouraged to sign a CEO Commitment to Racial Equity as part of an initiative unveiled today by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

The initiative was developed …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Development group buys Grand Avenue apartment buildings

An $8.3 million historic renovation is planned for three multifamily apartment buildings located at 2801 Grand Ave. The apartments were recently purchased by Reagan Partners LLC. Architectural rendering by Goche Inclusions LLC

 

Plans by a …

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Architectural walking tour announced

The Iowa Architectural Foundation is hosting a one-day walking tour called “Reaching New Heights.” The tour will celebrate the 1970s architecture of downtown Des Moines, highlighting three prominent buildings: the Financial Center, the Ruan Center …

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New Urbandale building codes go into effect Oct. 5

The Urbandale City Council recently approved new building codes that will go into effect on Monday, Oct. 5. With the new codes, residents of the western suburb can expect the continued construction of safe buildings, …

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Keynote speaker announced for annual land expo

Four-star Gen. John Kelly, the former secretary of homeland security and White House chief of staff, will be the keynote speaker at the 2021 Land Investment Expo. The annual expo, hosted by People Co., is …

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PROJECT UPDATE: Hotel renovation project on hold, developer says

The pandemic has prompted Des Moines developer Jake Christensen to put on hold plans to restore property at 2525 Grand Ave. to its original use as hotel. Architectural rendering by Slingshot Architecture

 

What: Renovation of former…
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2020 90 ideas in 90 minutes

The Business Record brought back one of our most popular and informative events ever – 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.

Nine leaders from nine of Central Iowa’s most successful businesses shared 10 of their company’s …

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Pappajohns, Grinnell College recognized for contributions to architecture


John and Mary Pappajohn are among the recipients of the Iowa Architecture Foundation’s 2020 Community Enhancement Through Architecture & Design Awards. Photo special to the Business Record

John and Mary Pappajohn and Grinnell College are the …

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Grant named interim CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announced that it has named Greg Grant as the organization’s interim CEO. Grant, who has been chief operating officer since 2015, will lead the organization during the …