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2-block span of East Court undergoing $28.9 million redevelopment
Architect and developer Doug Wells quickly realized that if his newly vacant downtown office building was going to attract tenants, parking needed to be nearby.
“Our competition is the big office parks in West Des …
Read MoreOffice quarterly reports: Vacancy rates on the rise
Office vacancy rates increased across the metro in the third quarter of 2024, with vacancy rates in the Central Business District climbing to as high as 22.3%, in part because of Wells Fargo moving out …
Read MoreHD Sports opening in Norwalk’s Dunn Industrial Park
HD Sports, an indoor training facility for athletes involved with baseball and softball, will occupy 5,000 square feet of space in Dunn Industrial Park, located at 250 Delaware St. in Norwalk.
HD Sports is owned …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Omaha-based firm buys building in downtown Des Moines
An Omaha-based company has acquired a building at 204 12th St. in downtown Des Moines for $2.4 million, Polk County real estate records show.
Cordoba Holdings DSM LLC, managed by Elevator, paid Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. …
Read MoreHR Pro of the Year: Jeff Vogts
Jeff Vogts, the 2024 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year, says there’s a lot that goes into his professional success. For example, he treats people the way he wants to be treated. …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 1
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 MoreBusiness Record 11-1-24
Maryland data center developer discusses plans in Van Meter
The CEO and president of a Maryland-based developer of data center facilities commented about the company’s recent land acquisition in Van Meter during an announcement of third-quarter earnings results.
COPT Defense Properties, a publicly traded real …
Read MoreIowa Healthiest State Initiative announces 2024 award winners
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2024 Healthiest State Annual Awards recognizing workplaces, schools, individuals and others for efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of those they …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Oct. 25
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 …
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