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CIWW resumes commercial irrigation

Central Iowa Water Works has announced commercial irrigation and lawn watering can resume today as part of the phased exit from the Stage III lawn watering ban that began June 12. Commercial customers are asked to follow the region’s lawn watering schedule: Even numbered addresses on Sunday, Wednesday or Friday. Odd numbered addresses on Tuesday,…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 30, 2025
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Newton Rail Park could have generational economic development impact, leaders say

Newton officials today celebrated the start of what they say is its biggest economic development project in 75 years. About 50 people gathered at the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton to learn about the Newton Rail Park, a 367-acre industrial rail development northwest of the city. The $10 million investment in property acquisition and infrastructure…
By Gigi Wood | Jul 30, 2025
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Caitlin Clark Foundation supports Des Moines students

Ahead of the new school year, the Caitlin Clark Foundation hosted an event at McCombs Middle School to support nearly 500 students from Des Moines Public Schools and local parochial schools. The foundation distributed meals, books and backpacks filled with school supplies. It also celebrated the opening of a new community mini-pitch basketball and soccer…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 30, 2025
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Community Foundation awards Leadership Grants to food insecurity, housing programs

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines recently awarded Leadership Grants totaling $300,000 to support two community initiatives. Grants have been awarded to the Urbandale Food Pantry in recognition of the Community Hub Space and the Work that Impacts Housing Coalition through the Polk County Housing Trust Fund. “These grants provide catalytic investment in the health and…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 30, 2025
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Slump in architectural billings continues in June

Architectural billings, an indicator of overall health in the construction industry, continued to be down in June, according to the most recent AIA/Dektek Architectural Billings index (ABI). The index remained in negative territory in June with a score of 46.8, down from 47.2 the prior month as more firms reported a decrease in billing. The…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 30, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Hotel property in West Des Moines sold for $14.5 million

An investment firm located in Sarasota, Fla. has acquired hotel property in West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. Staysharpe West Des Moines LLC, managed by Glaxis Capital Management LLC, paid Silverwest I WDM LLC $14.5 million for property located at 575 S. Prairie View Drive in West Des Moines, records show. The 1.7-acre parcel includes a four-story,…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jul 30, 2025
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Fitness center, nutrition store sign lease in Highland Park’s Klein building

The redevelopment of the former Klein Department Store building in Highland Park is nearing completion, and the last commercial tenant lease has been signed, said Chloe Bratvold, who along with her husband, Tim, own the 120-year-old building. The tenant, Jeremy Toland, president and field operations manager for JC Toland Painting, will take occupancy on Sept….
By Michael Crumb | Jul 30, 2025
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Planned annexations continue Ankeny’s northeastern push

The city of Ankeny is continuing its growth with two planned annexations that total more than 1,000 acres on the city’s northeast side. One is 857 acres south of 36th Street, with 517 acres owned by development company DRA Properties LC. The other area is about 500 acres north of Costco, with about 300 acres…
By Michael Crumb | Jul 30, 2025
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