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Brenton Slough acquired by Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

An aerial photo of the Brenton Slough, which has been purchased by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Photo courtesy of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is acquiring a 1,114-acre area that straddles …

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Growing, aging population prompts need for new medical facilities

Two things are occurring in Greater Des Moines that have sparked the development of new medical facilities: The area’s population is growing and it is aging.

In June, a local radiologist announced plans to develop …

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7 ‘endangered’ buildings in Des Moines

The Highland Apartments, included on a recently released list of seven “endangered Des Moines buildings,” will likely be demolished in mid-July, the property’s owner told the Business Record.

The Des Moines City Council in June …

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Reimagining a troubled downtown Court Avenue property

A troubled property in a downtown Des Moines entertainment district is getting a makeover that will include new tenants and a new name.

In recent years, the brick building at Court Avenue and Third Street …

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Denver group buys medical office property on Des Moines’ east side

Property at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. in Des Moines has been purchased by DaVita Kidney Care, located in Denver. Photo courtesy of Polk County assessor

Genesis KC Development LLC, an entity managed by Denver, Colo.-based DaVita …

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Improvements completed at historic MacRae Park in Des Moines

Included in the phase three improvements of MacRae Park is a play area made with storm-damaged logs. The logs were carved into play features such as a slide, steps and elevated walkways. Image courtesy city…
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Land purchased in Waukee for Chipotle restaurant

A Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant is planned in Waukee, city and real estate records show.

Waukee Partners LLC, located in Wichita, Kan., paid Fridley Properties LLC $1.36 million for property at 425 E. Hickman Road …

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Development agreement approved involving Palisade building updates

A development agreement with R&R Realty Group has been approved by the West Des Moines City Council that will provide the development company a 10-year, 100% property tax rebate for office building property at 4900 University Ave.

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Highland Apartments expected to be razed in mid-July

Demolition of the HighlandApartments is expected to begin in mid-July after items worth saving from the building are salvaged, an official said.

The Des Moines City Council this month approved a request to demolish the 108-year-old, three-story brick …

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Broadlawns plans new brain, memory care center in Urbandale

The Broadlawns Brain and Memory Center is planned in a new medical campus at 9300 Northpark Drive in Urbandale. The center is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026. Architectural rendering special to…