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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines industrial properties sold for $6.25 million

Industrial properties in the southern part of Des Moines have been acquired by a local entity, Polk County real estate records show.

Susa Capital LLC, located in Waukee, paid Mid America Development Co. $6.25 million …

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New charter school Des Moines Prep wants close ties with business community

A building at 106 E. Locust St. in Des Moines is being remodeled so that it can be used for a high school. Des Moines Prep, a new charter high school, is expected to open…
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Permits issued for 11 new commercial projects in Des Moines area in January, February

Construction is underway in the Greater Des Moines area on 11 new commercial projects, including a 33-story high-rise in downtown and the next phase of the terminal project at the Des Moines International Airport, a …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Bergman starts acquiring land for Grand Experience development

WDM South LLC, managed by developer James Bergman, paid W&G McKinney Farms LC $5.1 million for about 24 acres of farm ground along Grand Avenue near the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex in West Des Moines, Dallas …

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Change in land-use designation sought for Butler Mansion property

The Des Moines City Council on April 7 will consider a request to revise the land use designation of property at 2633 Fleur Drive to allow a cultural and events center to operate on the …

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Urbandale finalizing plan for downtown revitalization

The city of Urbandale is moving ahead with its plan to revitalize its downtown area into a multiuse district to create a sense of place for the community to come together for shopping, entertaining and to live.…

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2025 commercial building permit interactive map

Building permits for 11 new commercial projects were issued in January and February in the Greater Des Moines area, a Business Record review shows. The value of the new permits exceeded $158.9 million.

The map …

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Ingersoll Theatre gets ready for its next act

Left: A 1939 photo of the Ingersoll Theatre, when it originally opened. It was one of several cinemas built by A.H. Blank. Photo courtesy AKAY Consulting Right: Ingersoll Theatre LLC leaders Connor Delaney and Steve…
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Food hall, apartment project planned along Sixth Avenue

The Urban Design Review Board this week approved the final design of a food hall and apartment project proposed at 1605-1619 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines. The $12.5 million project incudes the restoration of the…
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Chase opens another metro branch as part of its Iowa expansion

Chase recently opened a new branch in Waukee as part of its commitment to expand across Iowa.

The branch opened on Feb. 25 at 350 S.E. Alice’s Road. It is the ninth Chase branch to …