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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Real estate sales from Polk, Dallas counties

The following real estate transactions were recorded in Polk and Dallas counties between June 15-19, 2020.

Bill Kimberley LC paid East Urban Investment LLC $687,700 for nearly 16 acres of undeveloped ground in Urbandale, Dallas County …

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PROJECT UPDATE: Pleasant Hill Public Safety Facility

Construction of the Pleasant Hill Public Safety Facility is on schedule, city officials said. Photo by Kathy A. Bolten

WHAT: Pleasant Hill Public Safety Facility

WHERE: 6875 Martha L. Miller Drive, Pleasant Hill

PROJECT VALUE: $12 million

ARCHITECT: FEH Design…

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Downtown architecture tours announced

“Architecture on the Move,” a walking tour of downtown, is returning for the 2020 season, the Iowa Architectural Foundation announced. The tours, sponsored by Kum & Go, provide participants with an opportunity to learn about …

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3-story brick apartment building proposed for historic Sherman Hill neighborhood

Jens5 LLC is proposing to build a three-story apartment building at 851 19th St. in Des Moines’ Sherman Hill Historic District. The view above is looking to the east from 19th Street. The rendering below …

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New entrance signs to West Des Moines installed

New entrance signs have been installed in six locations along West Des Moines’ city limits. 

The signs, designed by Shive-Hattery, are a colorful greeting for motorists entering West Des Moines, city officials said.

“A monument …

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Iowa historic preservation projects honored

Fourteen historic preservation projects were honored recently during the annual Preserve Iowa Summit, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced. 

The awards were given to projects completed between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019.…

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How we solved it

As the broader construction industry grapples with an exodus of experienced employees, Story Construction in Ames has turned to a novel new trailer on their project lots. 

The Story 2.0 Method, as they call it, …

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25% of houses in Drake neighborhood subdivided into apartments

Returning houses to their original use as single-family residences in an area surrounding Drake University is a key goal in an effort to revitalize the neighborhood, city and neighborhood leaders say.

Over the years, dozens …

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Revitalizing Dogtown

On the surface, the goal sounds daunting: Transform a commercial area surrounding Drake University into an entertainment district that attracts not only people who live in Greater Des Moines but also visitors to the city.…

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Large recreational complex proposed in Johnston

This map shows the proposed layout of a recreational complex proposed for 30 acres in Johnston. Map provided by city of Johnston

A proposed public-private partnership between the city of Johnston and Ignit Sports and Fitness …

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