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Amy Spike tops among association management professionals

Amy Spike, communication and programming coordinator for the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has been named the Distinguished Association Staff Professional of the Year by the Iowa Society of Association Executives. The …

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The Fresh Market to close Iowa stores

Des Moines Register: The Fresh Market specialty grocery store in West Des Moines will close May 18, nearly seven months after it opened. The company on Tuesday said it was closing 13 stores in Texas, Iowa, …

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State receives $1.2 million for homeless assistance

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it has awarded approximately $1.2 million to support homelessness assistance services in Iowa. The funding combines with awards announced earlier this spring to total $8.4 million …

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House prices up 5 percent through March

Greater Des Moines house prices dropped 0.3 percent from February to March, but remained 5.2 percent higher than in March 2015, according to a report from real estate research firm CoreLogic Inc. The year-to-year increase …

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28-story high rise proposed in downtown Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A 28-story high rise is among three building proposals for what the city calls its last city-owned plot marked for post-flood redevelopment in the downtown core. The vacant property, which includes three adjoining …

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Architects awarded for achievements early in their careers

Three Greater Des Moines architects have received national awards for achievements they have made early in their careers. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced its individual awards recognizing those who have shown exceptional …

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A Closer Look: Edd Soenke

Edd Soenke grew up around a drafting board and carried that childhood experience into a career in architecture. His father, Louis, was one-half of the Soenke & Wayland firm in Davenport. He also developed a …

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Event March 11-13: Home & Remodeling Show

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines will present the annual Home & Remodeling Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ Varied Industries Building from March 11-13. Click here for more information on the free event.…

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National housing market is approaching normal

The national housing market is at 94 percent of normal, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index, a measure building permits, home prices and employment, according to a release. For …

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Where there’s development possibility, there’s hope

Nearly two years have passed and “several pounds of flesh” have been shed since Hansen Real Estate Services announced plans for a first-of-its-kind apartment project near a Des Moines River levee.


On Monday, the Des…