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Business Record 4-25-25
Cover Story: Jay Byers remembered for his kindness, passion for Simpson, Greater Des Moines
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Read MoreOffice Top Deals 2024
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., based in Johnston, paid ARCP OFC Johnston IA Phase II LLC $30 million for property located at 8325 N.W. 62nd Ave. in Johnston. The 14-acre …
Read MoreRetail Top Deals 2024
Westwood Waukee LLC, based in Los Angeles, paid Downing Development WP LLC $10.4 million for property at 85 N.E. Carefree Lane in Waukee. The property includes a 33,431-square-foot neighborhood …
Read MoreIndustrial Top Deals 2024
Two limited liability companies and a trust acquired property at 2220 20th Ave. N.W. in Altoona. The buyers include I-80 Investors LLC, a Kansas limited liability company; AQEC Glo-Rae …
Read MoreLand Top Deals 2024
Microsoft Corp., headquartered in Redmond, Wash., paid Ronald and Debra Gebhardt over $21.4 million for 264 acres of farmland in Van Meter. The real estate transaction was one …
Read MoreResidential Top Deals 2024
Artisan Capital Group, in a partnership with Eastham Capital, acquired Cityville on 9th, a 312-unit multifamily development at 580 S.W. Ninth St. in Des Moines. Artisan Capital Group …
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa opens Youth Mentoring Center in renovated building
A 50-plus-year-old building in Des Moines now has more youth to it. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa opened its new Youth Mentoring Center, located at 2130 Grand Ave., in November.
“As the Greater …
Read MoreIndustrial growth: Norwalk looks to increase commercial valuations
The city of Norwalk is eyeing its commercial and industrial development as it works to close the gap with its residential valuations.
Hollie Zajicek, Norwalk’s economic development director, said the Dunn Industrial Park is the …
Read MoreInnovating growth: Iowa State University Research Park eyeing future expansion
The Iowa State University Research Park began as a hub for startups on 40 acres in 1987. It has grown to more than 550 acres and 145 companies with more than 2,500 employees. And with …
Read MoreByers’ celebration of life set for Friday
A celebration of life for Jay Byers will be held on Friday, his family has announced. The Simpson College president and past president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership died unexpectedly on April 17. He …
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