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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: West Des Moines McDonald’s property sold

Three entities based in New Jersey paid Westowne Center Associates LLC $1.8 million for property at 1530 22nd St. in West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a 4,278-square-foot McDonald’s …

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Zoning changes approved for new Microsoft data center

Plans are moving forward on development of a new Microsoft Corp. data center in West Des Moines.

The city’s Plan and Zoning Commission approved amending the comprehensive plan land use map and the zoning map to allow …

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Residents raise concerns about Starbucks proposed for Des Moines’ Ingersoll Avenue

A Starbucks coffeehouse is planned at 2510 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines. The coffee shop will include a glass-enclosed drive-thru and a patio area. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates Architects

A proposal to rezone a…
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Residents raise concerns about Starbucks proposed for Des Moines’ Ingersoll Avenue

A Starbucks coffeehouse is planned at 2510 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines. The coffee shop will include a glass-enclosed drive-thru and a patio area. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates Architects

A proposal to rezone a…
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Millions in outdoor improvements proposed at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

A shaded woodland garden at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden would be transformed into an amphitheater under a proposed upgrade to the center. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates

An amphitheater with views of the …

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Varsity Cinema receives $149,808 grant from Des Moines

A campaign to raise more than $3 million to pay for renovations of the century-plus-old Varsity Cinema received a boost this week when the Des Moines City Council approved a $149,808 grant for the project. …

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Cedar Rapids hospital to begin modernization project this spring

Corridor Business Journal: UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids announced today that it will begin a $14 million inpatient modernization project this spring. St. Luke’s will begin renovation of its third floor in May. The …

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HousingIowa Awards recognize outstanding housing initiatives

The Iowa Finance Authority recognized six Iowa affordable housing initiatives and advocates as part of the annual HousingIowa Awards. HousingIowa award categories include Innovation, Multifamily, Single-Family, Special Needs Development, Legislative Friend of Housing and the …

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New apartment building planned in West Des Moines

The West Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission on March 8 approved the a preliminary plat and site plan for a proposed three-story, 49-unit apartment building that is planned at 520 88th St. The project, …

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Development agreements approved for 2 Highland Park projects

Development agreements have been approved with the team that plans to renovate buildings at 3523 and 3524 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines’ Highland Park neighborhood. Developers Joe Cordaro and Randy Reichardt plan to renovate the buildings, …