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‘The premier location’


Kurt Brewer is excited about the possibility of development around Alice’s Road in Waukee.

As a full or partial landowner of about 200 acres in the 1,700-acre corridor, Brewer said he’s working daily on things …

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Australian-born construction pros go solo in Des Moines


The founders of Beal Derkenne Construction LLC traveled nearly 9,000 miles to start their commercial building careers in Iowa, and the business partners said they’ve moved up the real estate ladder faster in the United …

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Small town, big ideas


Architect William Ludwig has seen it before – a small town at the starting line of the future.

In this case, the town that has Ludwig’s attention is Cumming, a community in northwest Warren County …

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Hyatt place celebrates opening tonight

The Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown hotel is holding an official grand-opening event at 4:30 p.m. today. Mayor Frank Cownie and Gov. Terry Branstad will be in attendance.

The 93-room hotel is located at 416 Sixth …

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Salon slated as Plaza Shoppes’ first retail tenant

Anani Salon & Spa will be among the first retail tenants to locate in Plaza Shoppes at Prairie Trail and the first of six planned retail and office buildings on the site could soon be …

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Kum & Go recognized with energy award

Hussmann and Trane recognized Kum & Go LC with the “Energy Efficiency Leader Award” for its commitment to environmental stewardship. The West Des Moines-based convenience store chain, which recently opened five new stores that are …

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U.S. office vacancies drop for first time in three years

Office vacancies in the United States fell to 17.5 percent in the first three months of 2011, a slight decrease from 17.6 percent in the fourth quarter and the first decline in more than three …

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Leach to speak at ICREA breakfast

Tim Leach, director of economic development at the Des Moines Downtown Community Alliance, plans to discuss future plans and initiatives for the area during the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association’s monthly breakfast at the Des …

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Urbandale moves toward approval of R&R development


The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the first plat for R&R Realty Group’s Highland Pointe Office Park, a future development that has been key to the completion of Plum Drive.

In addition, the …

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Walters company files for bankruptcy

A Des Moines lender wants a federal bankruptcy judge to appoint a trustee to manage property owned by Griz Lee L.C., a company managed by developer Randall Walters. Griz Lee filed to reorganize its finances …