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Proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center considered for financial aid

A project to convert Two Ruan Center to market-rate apartments would receive up to $5.57 million in financial aid from the city of Des Moines, under preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement the …

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‘Not your grandfather’s steakhouse’

The dining room of Prime & Providence, a high-end steakhouse that opened this week in West Des Moines, flows into an open display kitchen, chef’s table and oyster bar. Below: The Prime & Providence lounge…
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Iowa Realtors awarded $150,000 grant to assist Iowans affected by April tornadoes

The Iowa Association of Realtors (IAR) announced the launch of a grant program that will provide up to $1,500 to individuals affected by the recent severe storms and tornadoes to help with their mortgage or …

Substance Architecture promotes 3 people to associate levels

Three architects at Substance Architecture, based in Des Moines, have been promoted to associate, the firm announced. They are Charvi Jagani, Yasmine Killeen and Paolo Orlando. The new associates each have made significant contributions to …

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Artisan Capital Group acquires downtown Des Moines apartment property

Cityville on 9th, a 312-unit multifamily development in downtown Des Moines, has been acquired by Artisan Capital Group, Polk County real estate records show.

Cityville on 9th, a 312-unity multifamily development in downtown Des Moines,…
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Des Moines Christian plans high school campus in Urbandale


Des Moines Christian School, which has a campus at 13007 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale, plans on developing a high school campus about one mile to the north along Northwest 42nd Avenue, the Business Record has …

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Creation of ‘junior ballroom’ in former museum space at Iowa Events Center expected to be completed in June

Space previously occupied by the Iowa Hall of Pride at the Iowa Events Center is being renovated as a 10,560-square-foot junior ballroom. The top rendering shows the room being set up for an event. The…
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With acquisition complete, American Equity announces move of headquarters to downtown Des Moines

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. will move downtown after its lease in West Des Moines is up next year, but company officials are not identifying a specific location they are looking at. File photo…
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Panelists discuss economic health of downtown Des Moines

Nearly 17% of office space in downtown Des Moines is vacant, the highest vacancy rate since 2007, according to JLL market reports.

But, even with the higher-than-normal-office vacancy rate, downtown’s economy is strong, Carrie Kruse, …

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19-unit apartment building sold in Des Moines

Apartment building at 2600 Kingman Blvd. in Des Moines. Photo courtesy Polk County assessor

Marlena Holdings LLC, located in Des Moines, paid MP Property Management LLC $1.1 million for property at 2600 Kingman Blvd. in …