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Fareway targets September for move to new headquarters

Garrett Piklapp crosses his fingers when he says Fareway plans to move into its new headquarters in Johnston in September.

The president of the longtime Boone grocery store chain recently gave the Business Record a tour of …

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The Equitable marks centennial with opportunities for commercial, residential uses

The Equitable Building recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its opening with tours of the iconic downtown Des Moines building, including a peek at opportunities for retail and commercial space, and residential living.

Representatives of …

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DMU earns LEED silver certification for sustainable practices

RDG Planning & Design announced that the new West Des Moines campus of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification. This certification …

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Merle Hay Mall keeps eye on arena project despite Bucs’ withdrawal from talks

A digital rendering shows what a Des Moines Buccaneers area would have looked like at Merle Hay Mall. The hockey team notified the mall and city leaders that it has withdrawn from negotiations for the…
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Baker Group announces Jeff Jordan as vice president of Cedar Rapids branch

Baker Group, a commercial contractor based in Ankeny, has promoted Jeff Jordan to the position of vice president of the Cedar Rapids branch. In this role, Jordan will be responsible for the financial performance, client …

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Creating Place: Urbandale sets sights on revitalizing its downtown

Images show increased landscaping used to buffer parking lots and buildings from the street and a multistory building with ground-level retail space and upper-story residential. The concepts are included in the city of Urbandale’s downtown…
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Insane Impact building new headquarters near Des Moines airport

Insane Impact is building a new headquarters at 7901 S.W. 22nd St. in Des Moines. Rendering courtesy of Rains Architecture

Insane Impact, a national supplier of audio-visual equipment, is building a new headquarters at 7901 …

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Out-of-state entities buy student housing property in Ames

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The Union on Lincoln Way, a mix of residential and commercial spaces in Ames, has been acquired by Artisan Capital Group and EOS Residential Investors, the groups announced in …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Plumbers, steamfitters buy land adjacent to Des Moines headquarters

The Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 33, has acquired property adjacent to its headquarters along Bell Avenue in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.

The local acquired the property at 2403 Bell Ave. for $1.85 …

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IEDA: SPAL USA temporarily pauses plans for Ankeny expansion, likely planning larger project

The U.S. subsidiary of Italian-based machinery component maker SPAL Automotive is temporarily pausing its $35 million expansion plan for a manufacturing, distribution and office facility in Ankeny.

But Iowa Economic Development Authority officials said today …