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Kimberley Development launches new affordable line of housing
Bill Kimberley, founder and president of Ankeny-based Kimberley Development Corp., has launched Progressive Builders, a line of affordably priced single-family houses and townhomes that will be built in Central Iowa communities. Progressive Builders joins Kimberley’s other services …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Developer buys land for 5-story mixed-use project in Des Moines
Development of a five-story, mixed-use building at 13th and Mulberry streets in downtown Des Moines is inching forward.
13th & Mulberry Multifamily LLC, managed by Lloyd Cos. located in Sioux Falls, S.D., paid 13th &…Read MoreLand Investment Expo planned for Jan. 10
Peoples Co., a land transaction and management business, is hosting the annual Land Investment Expo, which will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Ageism in the workplace
On a recent airplane trip, I sat near two passengers who were making jokes about technology limitations of some of their older colleagues. Seems that their human resources director still couldn’t figure out a few …
Read More$14.5 million renovation of Val Air Ballroom planned by owner
The owner of the historic Val Air Ballroom plans a $14.5 million renovation of the property that includes raising the roof to accommodate modifications to the stage, according to West Des Moines city documents.
On…Read MoreWaukee City Hall closed during remodeling project
The Waukee City Hall, including the utility billing department, will be closed to walk-ins during a remodeling project beginning on Jan. 5. City Hall is expected to reopen in March when the remodel is completed. …
Read MoreDeJong named Urbandale economic development director
Aaron DeJong has been promoted to director of economic development for the city of Urbandale, the city announced.
DeJong joined the city staff in July 2019 as assistant economic developer. During his time with the city, …
Berry Patch owners to receive sustainable agriculture award
The longtime owners of the Berry Patch Farm near Nevada have been named the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award winners by Practical Farmers of Iowa. Dean and Judy Henry will receive the award during the …
Read MoreBusiness Record names Steve Boal as Deloitte CFO of the year
The Business Record has named Steve Boal, chief financial officer at Accumold in Ankeny, as this year’s Deloitte CFO of the year. The award honors an often unsung individual who demonstrates outstanding performance in his or her …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation grants $420,000 to community projects
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded Leadership Grants totaling $420,000 to support three community projects: the North Side Community Recreation Center, Center at Sixth, and the 50314 Des Moines Area Regional Transit …
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