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Political analyst Charlie Cook returns to Harkin Institute for annual lecture

The Harkin Institute will host political analyst Charlie Cook for his annual lecture at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University. Cook will share insights on the 2024 general election and American …

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Berk, Des Moines plans examiner, retiring after 26 years with city

Terry Berk had a goal when he started his work career in 1991: Retire at age 56.

This week, Berk, plans examiner for the city of Des Moines, is retiring from the job he’s held …

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Wells Fargo employees begin working, meeting in remodeled space at Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines

Wells Fargo employees have begun working in the 360,000 square feet of office space that has been remodeled at the financial institution’s 160-acre Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines, a company spokesperson said.

The …

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Q3 reports forecast optimism for Central Iowa industrial market

Construction of speculative space in the Central Iowa industrial market slowed in the third quarter of 2024, allowing for greater absorption of new and existing space, quarterly reports from commercial real estate brokerage firms showed.…

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Hubbell Realty sells Hamlet Apartments for $17.6 million

A Denver, Colo.-based real estate investment firm has acquired the Hamlet Apartments in West Des Moines from Hubbell Realty Co., Polk County real estate records show.

True Parkway IA LLC, managed by Halaby Capital Partners …

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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 …

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Iowa 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 …

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Simpson College earns Iowa Safe Schools’ Partner in Progress Award

Simpson College in Indianola was recently awarded the Partner in Progress Award from Iowa Safe Schools for its efforts in protecting the safety and well-being of its LGBTQ students. According to a news release, after …

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National clinical trial network acquires West Des Moines-based Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc.

Eximia Research, an integrated clinical trial network based in Raleigh, N.C., is expanding to Iowa and has acquired Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc. According to a news release, Eximia’s acquisition of the West Des Moines-based …

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UNI-Dome renovation second phase scheduled for Regents’ approval in November

The $16 million second phase of the UNI-Dome renovation plan at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls will go before the Iowa Board of Regents at its meeting in November, according to a …