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Home building reaches six-month high

Housing starts rose more than expected in June to touch a six-month high, and permits for future construction unexpectedly increased, according to a government report released this morning, likely reflecting growing demand for rental apartments, …

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Iowa Health to build new Indianola clinic

Design and planning is under way for Iowa Health Physicians Indianola Family Medicine.  The clinic’s physicians and staff will relocate to 301 E. Hillcrest Ave. in Indianola late this year, Iowa Health – Des Moines …

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June 2011 Building Permits

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Turn lane could give ‘deadly’ space new life


The installation of a left-turn lane in Clive could drive enough traffic to make 8737 University Ave. a practical place at which to do business.

As the city of Clive upgrades its infrastructure along the …

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Urbandale overestimated the benefit of street project, appeals court says

The city of Urbandale failed to take into account the unique nature of properties along 156th Street when it calculated assessments to pay for a street paving and sidewalk construction project, the Iowa Court of …

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Demand for office space up in second quarter

Demand for office space in the United States reached its highest level in nearly four years in the second quarter, the St. Louis Business Journal reported.

The amount of space being leased minus the amount …

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Architect renovates space for lease after plan to occupy falters

A residential architect’s renovation of an historic east-side duplex followed an economic downturn that forced him to shut the doors of his start-up company.

Before the recession, Boston native Ron Berkey and his business partner …

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Espeland honored by Regus Management

Jennifer Espeland, selling manager with Regus Management Group, was named General Manager of the Year by her employer. Espeland, who runs Regus’ office at West Glen Town Center in West Des Moines, was recognized for …

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Signed Lease Transactions (Week of July 10)

JoAnns Fabrics has leased 18,250 square feet of space at 1205 S.E. 16th Court in Ankeny. The tenant was represented by Rick Quinlevan of Lerner Co. The landlord, Denny Elwell Family LC, was also represented …

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First offshore wind farm planned on East Coast

A contract to construct the first offshore wind farm in North America was awarded to Fishermen’s Energy LLC. The project will be managed by AECOM, a provider of professional technical and management support services firm …