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Panelists share thoughts on outlook for 2025 housing market

For the past couple of years, the housing market has been challenging for homebuyers, sellers and many businesses associated with the sector.

Interest rates on home mortgages are twice what they were two years ago. …

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Offers sought to buy former Zora building

The credit union that owns the former Zora Bar & Rooftop building at 2120 Ingersoll Ave. is seeking offers to purchase the building with public tours scheduled for next month.

Community 1st Credit Union of Ottumwa, which …

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Valley Junction commercial building to undergo renovation

Abby and Cory Sharp of Sharp Assets LLC are planning to redevelop a building at 721 Railroad Ave. in Valley Junction. They purchased the 15,500-square-foot building in 2022. Other businesses they own, including Heart of…
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines apartment complex sold for $12.1 million

A Des Moines apartment complex has been sold for just over $12 million, Polk County real estate records show.

Legacy Coves LLC, located in Des Moines, paid Clear Sky Capital Woodland Park LLC $12.1 million …

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Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council announces 2025 policy priorities

The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council has announced its 2025 public policy priorities, which include removing barriers and income limits to help people with disabilities be employed, be financially independent and maintain health care coverage. According …

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Hire DSM announces rebrand to the People Co.

Hire DSM, a company offering recruiting and HR outsourcing services based in West Des Moines, has announced its rebranding to the People Co. According to a news release, the rebranding is meant to reflect the …

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Third-quarter Iowa banking report released

Iowa banks reported an increase in loans and deposits in 2024’s third quarter, information released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shows.

“Although Iowa banks are experiencing modestly increasing loan balances, average net interest margins …

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Nominations for 2025 Young Women’s Resource Center leadership award now open

Nominations for the Young Women’s Resource Center 2025 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award are open now through Jan. 10. The award honors a local leader who is dedicated to enhancing the lives of girls and …

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Ankeny City Council appoints Bentz mayor

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The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to appoint council member Bobbi Bentz to serve as the next mayor of Ankeny. She was sworn in following the vote.

Former mayor Mark Holm resigned from …

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Cournoyer appointed Iowa’s next lieutenant governor

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the appointment of Chris Cournoyer as Iowa’s 48th lieutenant governor. The announcement comes after former Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg stepped down in September to become the next president and CEO …