Posts by kmeyer
Q1 industrial reports raise concerns about tariffs as speculative development comes to a halt
Going Vertical
A 250-foot freestanding crane was recently brought to the 515 Walnut Tower construction site in preparation for the project to begin vertical construction in the coming weeks. The crane will gradually be jumped two additional …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Polo Club Apartments in West Des Moines sold
Polo Club Apartments in West Des Moines were recently sold for $38 million, records show.
According to a news release, commercial real estate investment and sales firm Greysteel represented the seller, Polo Club LLC, in …
Guest column: Make a difference for our future workforce
I’ll never forget the feeling.
As a student at Drake University studying journalism and mass communication, I was finally in the field as an intern for KCCI, working with one of the news outlets I …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of April 18
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreSurvey on gender equity in Iowa: DEI, health care, child care, wages identified as top issues
4 practical solutions to optimize the accounts receivable process for your construction business
By Commerce Bank
The construction industry is facing tremendous pressure from all sides. Material and labor costs remain high. Staffing is in short supply. Interest rates make financing projects more expensive, and complex contract terms …
Read MoreSneak Peek: A look at the new Fong’s
Fong’s Pizza gave the media and other community leaders a preview of its new location on Tuesday. Its larger and brighter space is located at 317 E. Court Ave., the former Peace Tree Brewing Co. location.
Restaurant …
Waukee looks to guide growth with Civic Campus development
The city of Waukee is planning to begin work on extending University Avenue and widening 10th Street as it prepares for development of its Civic Campus on the city’s west side, where it wants to …
Read MoreICYMI: Federal courthouse auction extended to April 30
The online auction for the historic federal courthouse in Des Moines has been extended to April 30 with a second open house and tour of the building scheduled for April 22, the U.S. General Services …
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