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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Millennials become creative to make homeownership a reality

More and more millennials are being creative about homeownership, with more unmarried millennials pooling their resources to turn what may otherwise seem like a fantasy into an achievable goal. With more millennials getting married later …

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Survey digs into mental health care attitudes in construction industry

As the pandemic continues to affect the economy and the mental health of many workers, the U.S. construction industry is experiencing the second-highest rate of suicide among all major industry sectors. However, a majority of …

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EMC unveils design for downtown’s newest park

Des Moines Register: EMC Insurance Cos. unveiled its initial plans for a downtown park at the corner of Seventh and Walnut streets at a public meeting Wednesday hosted by the Downtown Neighborhood Association. The park will …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Hurd purchases 2 West Des Moines restaurant properties

Real estate developer and investor Richard Hurd in September purchased two West Des Moines properties on which eating establishments are located. 

Hurd, through Hurd Columbus LLC, which he manages, paid $600,000 for property at 1301 Eighth St. …

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Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association announces annual award winners

The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association handed out its annual awards at its 2021 Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo, held Sept. 28 at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines. Winners include:
Broker of…
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Sherman Associates opens regional office in Des Moines

Sherman Associates has opened a regional office in Des Moines in its new Gray’s Landing office building, located at 220 S.W. Ninth St. 

Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates develops multifamily, office, hotel and other projects in Minnesota, …

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A snapshot of construction projects proposed in Des Moines area

The following is a look at development projects planned in the Des Moines area. The projects, broken down by city, include both new developments and updates or expansions to existing facilities.

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City of Des Moines plans to build $2 million greenhouse in spring

Construction is expected to begin next spring on a new greenhouse for the city of Des Moines. The greenhouse will cost an estimated $2 million and will be located on nearly 3 acres southeast of …

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Electrical substation in middle of redevelopment area ‘a concern visually’

An electrical substation owned by MidAmerican Energy Co. is directly east of the site on which a new multiuse stadium is planned. Officials are discussing how to make the substation “look better than it does.” …

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Merle Hay Mall being transformed into something ‘pretty special’

When Merle Hay Plaza opened in 1959, it was anchored by Sears on the north and Younkers on the south. Stores and restaurants occupied the space between the two department stores. 

Over the years, the …