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New restaurant in Waukee’s Pin Oak building could open by summer

Patrick Elbert hopes to bring a slice of hometown flavor to Waukee’s downtown Triangle when he transforms the former Pin Oak building into a new restaurant.

Elbert, co-owner of Husk Homes, acquired the building in …

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Des Moines Heritage Trust announces historic preservation award winners

The champions and projects that represent the best of historic preservation in the community will be recognized during the Des Moines Heritage Trust’s first historic preservation awards dinner later this year.

The award winners were …

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Demolition of apartment building underway to clear space for 28th Street parking lot

An apartment building on 28th Street between Ingersoll and Grand avenues is being demolished to make room for a 49-stall parking lot.

The city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment gave its approval of the site last …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Office/warehouse property sold in Des Moines for $1.8 million

Everlasting Properties LLC, located in Papillion, Neb., paid Jakers Mark 43 LLC $1.8 million for property at 600 Holcomb Ave. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The 4.3-acre parcel includes a 56,788-square-foot office/warehouse …

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Hubbell opens ninth Edencrest senior living community

Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, Hubbell Realty Co.’s ninth senior living community, opened in late 2024 at 6151 Martha L Miller Drive. The photos show the exterior of the facility (top), the dining room (bottom left)…
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House, Senate subcommittees advance property tax overhaul bills

A pair of companion bills that lawmakers say would overhaul Iowa’s property tax system were approved by the Iowa House and Senate Ways and Means subcommittees Wednesday and now advance to the full committees in …

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Eat|Drink|Architecture downtown walking tour set for April 27

The Iowa Architectural Foundation’s popular Eat|Drink|Architecture fundraiser is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. April 27. The walking tour allows participants to explore Des Moines’ architectural gems while enjoying food and drinks from local establishments. …

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Sneak Peek: A look at the new Fong’s

Fong’s Pizza gave the media and other community leaders a preview of its new location on Tuesday. Its larger and brighter space is located at 317 E. Court Ave., the former Peace Tree Brewing Co. location.

Restaurant …

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Waukee looks to guide growth with Civic Campus development

The city of Waukee is planning to begin work on extending University Avenue and widening 10th Street as it prepares for development of its Civic Campus on the city’s west side, where it wants to …

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ICYMI: Federal courthouse auction extended to April 30

The online auction for the historic federal courthouse in Des Moines has been extended to April 30 with a second open house and tour of the building scheduled for April 22, the U.S. General Services …