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DM council expected to approve naming agreements for proposed rec center

A planned recreation center on Des Moines’ north side will be known as the Reichardt Community Recreation Center, under a naming agreement expected to be approved by the Des Moines City Council at its meeting …

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BNIM announces Ramsey as principal in Des Moines studio

Architecture and design firm BNIM announced that Jonathan Ramsey has been promoted to the position of principal. Ramsey has over 15 years of experience with the firm and nearly 25 years in the architecture profession. …

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What’s the outlook in 2023 for new development projects?

In each of the past two years, the value of residential and commercial building permits issued by West Des Moines has exceeded $1 billion. 

Building permit values could top $1 billion again in 2023, especially …

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DM’s historic federal courthouse will be sold via online auction

The historic federal courthouse in downtown Des Moines will be sold in an online auction, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. General Services Administration.

A specific date for the auction has not been set, …

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Here’s the outlook for multifamily construction in 2023

A wave of new multifamily construction projects – sparked by low vacancy rates and high interest rates for home mortgages – is expected to get under way in the coming months, adding more than 1,200 …

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186-unit apartment project planned in area ripe for redevelopment

A proposal to build a seven-story apartment project in an area east of Des Moines’ East Village district is prompting city officials to consider creating incentives to help spur redevelopment of the area.

On Thursday, …

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Notable transactions: Omaha auto group buys land in WDM for Porsche dealership

An auto group headquartered in Omaha has purchased property in West Des Moines on which a Porsche dealership will be located.

LBP Des Moines LLC, managed by Woodhouse Auto Family, paid Earlham Savings Bank $1.86 million for …

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Ingersoll staircase to be transformed into public art pathway

A staircase located on Ingersoll Avenue will be transformed into a pedestrian pathway that will feature public art, lighting and improved landscaping. The stairs will connect Ingersoll to Grand Avenue in a first-of-its-kind project led …

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Downtown Des Moines more than a place to work

Wells Fargo’s plan to move a majority of its downtown workers to a sprawling corporate campus in West Des Moines was not welcome news to supporters of Des Moines’ central business district.

But it wasn’t …

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Iowa hotel association names new director

Faith Dorn has been named director of the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association, a group formed in 2022.

Dorn most recently was a senior account executive for LMC Insurance & Risk Management, where she created …