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Plans unveiled for renovation of historic Griffin Building in Des Moines

The owners of the Edna M. Griffin Building in downtown Des Moines are seeking nearly $2 million in state and local tax incentives for a $10.5 million historic renovation that will convert much of its…
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Tenants moving into Jackson Crossing apartments

  The first phase of a $40 million multibuilding apartment project along Indianola Avenue is complete and renters began moving in on Thursday. When completed, Jackson Crossing will occupy nearly 5 acres of ground south…
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A Closer Look: Kari Carney

Kari Carney is wrapping up her first year as executive director of 1000 Friends of Iowa, an 18-year-old nonprofit that is focused on land use education. The organization follows a range of issues concerning development, …

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In the collision zone

Kum & Go is experimenting with spaces where people go bump in the light. And it’s all in preparation for a move in 2018 to the Krause Gateway Center in downtown Des Moines, a structure …

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Principal launches EU-compliant real estate debt fund

  Principal Real Estate Investors has launched its first real estate debt fund that will be compliant with European Union regulations, IPE Real Estate reported. The fund will primarily invest in U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities, a sector…
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Ankeny has openings on boards and commissions

The city of Ankeny is now accepting applications for various boards and commissions, including Board of Examiners and Appeals, Economic Development Council, Plan and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Most terms will begin…
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Deerfield adds 20 assisted-living units

 

After a multimillion-dollar renovation, Deerfield Retirement Community in Urbandale has opened 20 assisted-living apartments. The services and amenities include private, spacious apartment homes, 24 hour-a-day access to licensed nurses, medication management, chef-prepared dining, social …

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Congress approves funds for new federal courthouse in Des Moines

The final authorization for funding of new federal courthouse in Des Moines is in hand, the U.S. General Services Administration said in a release. Congress has approved $136.6 million for site acquisition, design and construction …

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Iowa City getting Iowa’s first cohousing site

Corridor Business Journal: A cohousing development southwest of downtown Iowa City will provide a unique option for aspiring homeowners who value convenience over autonomy when the project opens next year. Prairie View is an eight-acre cohousing …

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Hotel opens at City Square development in Des Moines’ East Village

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, a 111-room hotel that is part of the City Square development project in the East Village, is open for business, according to a release. The hotel is owned and operated …