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University of Iowa looking to buy $2.2 million plot of land in North Liberty

Iowa City Press-Citizen: University of Iowa administrators are seeking approval to purchase an additional 22 acres in North Liberty for $2.2 million, though officials have not yet specified how the land will be used. The plot …

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Much to pay attention to in 2020 in downtown Des Moines

The people who live, work and play in Des Moines have much to look forward to in 2020, more than 100 people learned this week at a Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce program unveiling …

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NOTEBOOK: Owner explains how new Waukee brewery got its name

When Zach Dobeck names a new beer he’s brewed, he likes to pay homage to someone who has had a positive impact on his life.

The Sheriff is named after his father, Tim Dobeck, a …

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Crossroads mall site at a crossroads

Fort Dodge Messenger: The local government’s effort to support the redevelopment of the Crossroads Mall site was launched Monday by City Council members who first heard from sometimes angry and sometimes tearful mall merchants worried about …

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Downtown skyscraper still planned by Blackbird, ‘just not today’

James Spiller, Blackbird Investments’ design director, was put on the spot during Thursday’s Downtown Chamber event on top projects in 2020.

“What’s going on with Kaleidoscope at the Hub?” Spiller was asked during the question- …

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Amazon posts yet another job for Grimes facility

Amazon.com continues to be mum about whether it is opening a delivery station in Grimes. But the online retail giant isn’t keeping secret that it’s hiring people to work in Grimes.

Today, Amazon posted a …

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Project Update: Ricochet Game Lounge & Social Bar

Ricochet Game Lounge & Social Bar, an indoor gaming lounge with a pingpong focus, is expanding and moving to the first floor of Capital Square. The rendering shows the interior of the gaming lounge that is …

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Iowa Architectural firms honored

Six Iowa architectural firms have been recognized with the Emerging Professional Friendly status at the AIA Central States Region Design Awards celebration held in St. Louis recently, the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA …

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Wedding event venue proposed in Waukee

A Waukee landowner wants to redevelop his 10-acre residential property to allow the development of a high-end wedding venue.

The property, located at 3319 Ashworth Road, is zoned agriculture. Property owner Don Gonnerman is requesting the parcel …

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Proposed Des Moines retro-hotel project discussed by city board

An exterior view of 2525 Grand Ave. that developer Jake Christensen plans to restore to its original use as a hotel. Architectural rendering by Slingshot Architecture

Plans to renovate a former hotel-turned-apartment back into a hotel …