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Des Moines Heritage Trust to host first historic preservation awards dinner

The Des Moines Heritage Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic buildings in the Des Moines metro area, will hold its first historic preservation awards dinner at 5 p.m. on May 15 at the Des …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 12, 2025
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SBA’s new Made in America initiative aims to cut $100B in regulation costs

U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, designed to reduce red tape and regulatory costs, as well as offer resources to manufacturers.

As part of the Made in America Manufacturing …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 12, 2025
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Permits issued for 11 new commercial projects in Des Moines area in January, February

Construction is underway in the Greater Des Moines area on 11 new commercial projects, including a 33-story high-rise in downtown and the next phase of the terminal project at the Des Moines International Airport, a …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 12, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Bergman starts acquiring land for Grand Experience development

WDM South LLC, managed by developer James Bergman, paid W&G McKinney Farms LC $5.1 million for about 24 acres of farm ground along Grand Avenue near the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex in West Des Moines, Dallas …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 12, 2025
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Change in land-use designation sought for Butler Mansion property

The Des Moines City Council on April 7 will consider a request to revise the land use designation of property at 2633 Fleur Drive to allow a cultural and events center to operate on the …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 12, 2025
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Urbandale finalizing plan for downtown revitalization

The city of Urbandale is moving ahead with its plan to revitalize its downtown area into a multiuse district to create a sense of place for the community to come together for shopping, entertaining and to live.…
By Michael Crumb | Mar 12, 2025
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2025 commercial building permit interactive map

Building permits for 11 new commercial projects were issued in January and February in the Greater Des Moines area, a Business Record review shows. The value of the new permits exceeded $158.9 million.

The map …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 11, 2025
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Choose Iowa food purchasing pilot program launches

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The $70,000 pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools with Choose Iowa members to encourage school food …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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Iowa Bankers Association presents five awards at girls’ basketball tournament

Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2025 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 7-8 in Des Moines. One student from each …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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Main Street Iowa communities note private investment milestones

Seven Main Street Iowa communities have reached private funding benchmarks, the Iowa Economic Development Authority recently announced.

The Main Street Iowa program provides funding, technical support and resources to improve commercial districts throughout the state. …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025