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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 …

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June house sales up from May, down from 2010

Home sales in Greater Des Moines in June were up from May, but down from a year ago, according to the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors.

There were 841 contracts closed in June, compared …

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Home builder cuts profit margin for those who ‘serve and protect’

Bill Spencer, president of Showcase Builders, said his company recently started construction on the first house under the company’s “Protect, Educate and Serve” program. He estimated that the owners will save about $60,000 by eliminating …

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South Korea looks offshore for corn ground

South Korea, the world’s third-biggest corn buyer, plans to secure more farmland overseas to grow crops such as corn and wheat and secure a stable supply amid surging food prices, Bloomberg reported.

The Asian nation …

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Hilton Head considers national ‘green fields’ program

Hilton Head Island, S.C., is one of several U.S. cities preparing reports for a national program that seeks to spur new development by converting distressed properties into green spaces, South Carolina newspaper The State reported.…

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Lifespace to pick up Illinois community

Lifespace Communities is in the process of acquiring Fairview Village in Downers Grove Ill., and plans to remodel the senior living community. On Aug. 1, Fairview will become part of Lifespace’s network of 11 other …

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Signed Lease Transactions (Week of July 3)

The Iowa State Association of Counties has leased 10,486 square feet of office space at 5500 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.  The tenant was represented by Paul Weeks of CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial. The …

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Yes or No? Commercial Property Taxes

State lawmakers, city administrators and local business leaders have long debated proposals to cut commercial property taxes. Though most agree that Iowa’s tax structure isn’t in line with those of neighboring states, more attention was …

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