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City official hopes a land sale leads to more development in Altoona

Altoona City Administrator Jeff Mark often finds himself sitting across the table from strangers. Frequently, they are proxies, representing unnamed clients who are contemplating a development deal with the city.

 

One face he does …
By KENT DARR | Apr 8, 2015
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Hy-Vee development deal comes with a ‘unique’ if

The city of Des Moines is hedging its bet on a Hy-Vee Inc. grocery store that is planned for 420 Court Ave.

 

Hy-Vee and Knapp Properties Inc. have teamed up for a $26 million …
By KENT DARR | Apr 6, 2015
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The Elbert Files: Teaching DM to be walkable

The question that was never fully answered earlier this month during a forum on walkable cities was: How do you build a political consensus to transform Des Moines from car-centric to pedestrian and bicycle friendly?…
By DAVE ELBERT | Apr 3, 2015
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Gitomer: Sell like you did as a kid

Think back to your selling ability when you were a kid.

That statement no doubt brought a big smile to your face. The toy you wanted. The place you wanted to go. The candy bar …
By JEFFREY GITOMER | Apr 3, 2015
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McLellan: Marketing automation done right

According to Wikipedia, marketing automation “refers to software platforms and technologies designed for marketing departments and organizations to more effectively market on multiple channels online (such as email, social media, websites, etc.) and automate repetitive …
By DREW MCLELLAN | Apr 3, 2015
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A Closer Look: Tom Rice

Tom Rice took over as director of the University of Iowa’s John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in downtown Des Moines in late October. In that role, he will look to boost the University of …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Apr 3, 2015
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Wanted: a convention center hotel

What appears to have been a foregone conclusion that Des Moines would have a convention center hotel, and the search for cheap money to build it, led supporters down two lightly traveled paths.

One led …
By KENT DARR | Apr 3, 2015
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Mark McCormick: No Stopping Now

Des Moines lawyer Mark McCormick isn’t the kind of guy who would let falling off the Great Wall of China or losing a tight primary election to Tom Vilsack get him down.

Many in Greater …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Apr 3, 2015
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Business Record 3-27-15

Piece by Piece
Mittera Group has grown through acquisitions into a multifaceted regional communications company.

Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions

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By BPC Staff | Apr 3, 2015
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On The Record: Planning Des Moines: Round 5

Planning Des Moines: Round 5

New Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders has had quite the busy start to his tenure since being named Rick Clark’s replacement last September.

And the pace is about to …
By CHRIS CONETZKEY | Apr 3, 2015