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West Des Moines P&Z takes steps to move the Grand Experience forward

The West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission took steps this week toward the realization of the Grand Experience, a planned $500 million entertainment and commercial development.

The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday …

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JLL adds staff as it eyes future expansion

Real estate brokerage firm JLL has added three people to its Des Moines staff as it works to meet the growing needs of its commercial clients, said Marcus Pitts, senior managing director of JLL in …

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Wyffels opens Ames warehouse distribution center

Wyffels Hybrids recently opened its new warehouse and distribution center in Ames, where it will employ more than 200 full-time employees.

The facility is located on 150 acres east of Ames. According to a news …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Land acquired for second hotel in KeeTown Loop in Waukee

The developer of Waukee’s KeeTown Loop entertainment and commercial district has acquired 5 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to the district on which to build a hotel, records show.

The Quarter at Waukee LLC, managed by Quad …

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Merit Management Group hires new CFO

Merit Management Group, a private equity firm specializing in the construction, HVAC and home-improvement industries, has announced Tim Carson as chief financial officer. Carson will lead Merit’s financial operations and drive the firm’s strategy and …

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New Oak Street Health clinic to open Friday

Oak Street Health plans to open its new clinic on Euclid Avenue on Friday, expanding access to primary health care services to patients in underserved areas of the community.

The clinic, at 215 Euclid Ave., …

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Construction underway on 4 new Microsoft data centers

Sixteen building permits were issued for new commercial projects in the Des Moines area in June, including four for data centers at two Microsoft Inc. campuses in West Des Moines, a review shows.

Two permits …

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New flex workspace centers opening in the metro

A company that provides flexible workspace centers around the world is opening four new centers in the Des Moines metro to meet what it says is the demand for flexible space as hybrid work continues …

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Choreo moves to new space in Capital Square

The financial planning and investment advisory firm Choreo has announced the opening of its new office in the Capital Square complex.

According to a news release, the space is designed for both in-person and remote …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Recent top real estate transactions in Polk, Dallas counties

Es Alia Owner LLC, based in Chicago, paid Equipmentshare.com Inc. $1.17 million for undeveloped property at 2439 20th Ave. N.W. and 1995 21st St. N.W. in Altoona, Polk County real estate show. The 20th Avenue Northwest property includes 2.5 acres. …

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