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City Council vote pushes former Fairground Hardware building one step closer to demolition

A century-old building that once housed Fairground Hardware on East Walnut Street will not be considered for landmark status, the Des Moines City Council voted Monday, calling the building a public safety hazard.

The vote …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Demand for drive-thru properties jumps as companies shift to meet customer trends

The demand for drive-thru service boomed during the height of the pandemic as restaurants and coffee shops closed their dining rooms. That demand has continued to increase as customers have continued to enjoy the convenience, …

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EMC removes stairs to skywalk from downtown Des Moines park plan

Des Moines Register: EMC Insurance Cos. has decided to cancel plans for a stairway connecting the skywalk to its new downtown park. The stairs were part of the company’s construction of a permanent bridge to replace …

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City staff recommends that former Fairground Hardware property not be considered for landmark status

A wall of a century-plus-old building near the Iowa State Fairgrounds has a large bulge in it and cracks have developed in the upper portion of another wall, making the structure a poor candidate for …

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First phase of new Ankeny sports complex expected to be completed by October

An Ankeny resident with a background in coaching at the youth and college levels is developing a sports complex in the community that will provide young athletes involved in a variety of sports a place …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Hotel in Urbandale sold for $4.86 million

Jayhawk Hospitality LLC, located in Ankeny, paid Iowa Hotel Management Inc. $4.86 million for property at 8789 Plum Drive in Urbandale, Polk County real estate records show. 

The property includes 3.1 acres and a four-story, 93-room …

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Iowan recognized as national young architect of the year

Nathan Griffith, who works out of Neumann Monson’s Iowa City office, is the recipient of the 2022 Young Architect Award, an honor handed out annually by the American Institute of Architects. The national award recognizes …

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CBRE|Hubbell Commercial announces 2021 commercial broker awards

Cy Fox and Chris Pendroy have been recognized by CBRE|Hubbell Commercial for their real estate production in 2021. Fox, a senior vice president for the West Des Moines-based firm, was named 2021 Producer of the …

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Dingel named a top national retail producer by CBRE

Tyler Dingel, senior vice president with CBRE|Hubbell Commercial, has been recognized as one of America’s Top 25 Retail Producers for 2021 by CBRE, a global commercial real estate and investment firm of which Hubbell Commercial is …

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2 commercial buildings planned next to Jordan Creek Town Center

The West Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission this week approved the preliminary plat and site plan for a development proposed on about 10 acres of vacant land north of Jordan Creek Town Center.

The …