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Harry Bookey inducted into Multifamily Executive’s Hall of Fame

Harry Bookey, founder and chairman of BH Management Services, has been inducted into the Multifamily Executive’s Hall of Fame, the organization announced. Bookey founded the multifamily management company in 1993. Since then, the Des Moines-based …

August architectural billings see softening of business conditions

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index eased modestly in August, with a score of 48.1, marking the 11th straight month of essentially flat billings at architecture firms, the American Institute of Architects reports. Any score below …

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Kwik Star planned in Norwalk’s mixed-use development

A Kwik Star convenience store with fuel pumps is planned on the southeast corner of Chatham Avenue and Iowa Highway 28. Rendering courtesy of city of Norwalk

A Kwik Star convenience store with fuel pumps …

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PROJECT UPDATE: Center at Sixth

WHAT: Center at Sixth, a mixed-use development on the Sixth Avenue Corridor
ADDRESS: 1714 Sixth Ave., Des Moines (See map at right.)
DEVELOPER: Ashworth Development LLC with consultation from Christensen Development
PROJECT COSTS: Estimated $8.65 …

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Historical marker to be added to Center Street neighborhood

UnityPoint Health, the Polk County Housing Trust Fund and community partners will gather to celebrate the Center Street neighborhood by dedicating a historical marker at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 5. According to …

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Origin Homes receives tax credits to build houses in 3 Iowa communities

Site work is underway in Manning on development of the Stadium View pocket neighborhood that will include 20 small residential lots and 16 large lots. Origin Homes will build five houses on the pocket-sized lots. …
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Hotel association recognizes statewide leaders

The Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association recently announced its inaugural honorees for the group’s statewide industry awards. Each honoree was selected by the association’s board of directors and will be recognized at an awards luncheon …

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Stuffed Olive relocating to the CC on Court Avenue

The Stuffed Olive, a martini bar and restaurant, is relocating to the CC, a downtown building being redeveloped into an upscale entertainment destination. The Stuffed Olive is currently located at 208 Third St. The venue …

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ICREA award winners announced at ’23 Expo

The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association recognized its members during its 2023 Expo Tuesday at the Iowa Events Center.

The awards recognized brokers and others who have made an impact on the commercial real estate …

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Proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center signals continued interest in downtown apartment development

Since 2010, hundreds of apartment units have been added to Des Moines’ central business district through the redevelopment of warehouses and office buildings into multifamily residences.

This week, Ruan Inc. announced that 200 more apartments …