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A Closer Look: Emily Videtto
Emily Videtto thought she was going to be a lawyer. When she walked onto campus at Indiana University in 2000, she studied English and business. But after college, she had the chance to join GAF …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 28
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 2-28-25
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Properties in Polk, Dallas counties change hands
100th St. Property LLC, located in Clive, paid AM Anderson Properties LLC $2.9 million for property at 3000 100th St. in Urbandale, Polk County real estate records show. The 1.7-acre parcel includes a one-story, …
Read MoreSmall lot near City Hall remains available for development after talks with developer end
Developer lays out vision for former Klein Department Store in Highland Park
The redevelopment of the former Klein Department Store building in the Highland Park Neighborhood is expected to be complete by this summer as work continues to transform the 120-year old building into space for a …
Read MoreCBRE’s Bill Wright named 2025 CRE Pro of the Year
Bill Wright, senior vice president at CBRE, has been named the 2025 Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year by the Business Record. He will be honored at the Business …
Read MoreBusiness Record names Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year
Business Record 2-21-25
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines-area commercial, residential properties sold
PWTK Properties LLC, located in Des Moines, paid the estate of James King $1.8 million for property at 101 E. Fifth St. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a …
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