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Burmeister shined spotlight on affordable housing during tenure at nonprofit

Tactfulness is one of the qualities community members want in the Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s next executive director.

That doesn’t surprise Eric Burmeister, who is retiring in June after 12 years as the nonprofit …

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A Closer Look: Angela Christensen

“Where’s the math?”

That question kept returning to Angela Christensen during a visit to Iowa State University as a high school senior. The Duluth, Minn., native liked math and science and was contemplating majoring in …

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Family Leader Foundation buys farmland in northeast Polk County

The Family Leader Foundation has purchased a family farm in northeast Polk County and plans to convert a portion of the property into commercial and event space.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors earlier this …

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Real estate transactions in Polk, Dallas counties

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CLOP Des Moines IA LLC, based in Excelsior, Minn., paid Airport Development LC $1.23 million for property at 5900 Thornton Ave. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate transactions show. The undeveloped property includes …

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Construction set to start on Golf House Iowa

Construction is expected to begin next week on Golf House Iowa, which will house the Iowa Golf Association and its programs. The structure will also be home to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame and …

AIA Iowa Impact Award winners announced

Iowa architecture firms were recognized at the American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter’s (AIA Iowa) Annual Spring Conference that was recently held. The AIA Iowa Impact Awards recognize architects, designers and other collaborators on architectural …

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Proposal: Raze dilapidated building in Highland Park

A dilapidated building on a high-profile corner in Highland Park is proposed to be razed and replaced with a structure that includes residential and commercial uses, officials from Invest DSM announced.

Benchmark Real Estate Group …

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$12.7M apartment project proposed on former Plaza Lanes site

The layout of the proposed apartment complex, which would be built in two phases. Map courtesy city of Des Moines

An Ohio company that specializes in developing affordable housing projects is proposing the construction of …

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Habitat for Humanity considering townhouse project in Waukee

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is working with the city of Waukee to develop a workforce housing townhome project on land currently owned by the city.

While discussions between the nonprofit and Waukee are …

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Putts & Pins gets green light from West Des Moines board

The West Des Moines Board of Adjustment on Wednesday approved a conditional use permit for Putts & Pins, a combination bar, restaurant and recreation facility planned in Jordan Creek Point, 6920 E.P. True Parkway. The …