Real Estate and Development

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Church property acquired by electrical workers union

A local electrical union will likely expand its headquarters on a parcel of land it recently acquired just north of Des Moines, an official said. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 55, paid the …

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Iowa architecture firms recognized by local chapter

Iowa architecture firms were recognized at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s Annual Awards Celebration in September. Award winners include:

Iowa Excellence in Craft Awards: Honor awards were given to Neumann Monson Architects for …

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Developer behind Hotel Fort Des Moines makeover buys former LifeServe site

The developer who led the restoration of the Hotel Fort Des Moines has purchased the former LifeServe Blood Center building in Des Moines’ East Village.

Raj Patel, who also is the chief development officer of …

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What are the challenges, rewards in finding the right use for former Spaghetti Works?

The future of the 8,000-square-foot space on Court Avenue that housed Spaghetti Works for 45 years until the restaurant’s closure in March 2023 will remain uncertain until at least Oct. 23.

Larry Smithson, a prospective …

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July, August commercial building permits

In July and August, 39 commercial building permits were issued by Des Moines-area communities for new projects, a Business Record review of reports from 13 communities and Polk County shows. The permits valued the new …

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Asian grocery store planned in Waukee

A Waukee resident is making plans to open an Asian grocery store in the Dallas County community.

“Most of our community goes all the way to West Des Moines or Des Moines for items,” said …

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Iowa architect group recognizes 2 individuals

The Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in September honored recipients of the AIA Iowa Young Architect and AIA Iowa Medal of Honor.

Shannon Swift, a senior associate architect with Invision Architecture in …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS

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Laura Redoutey and William Welch paid the Betty M. Southard Family Trust $2.1 million for property at 2088 N.E. 64th St. in Pleasant Hill, Polk County real estate records show. The 1.8-acre parcel …

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Vacant apartment building likely to be razed, replaced with parking lot

A 107-year-old, vacant apartment building will likely be razed and replaced with a surface parking lot that will accommodate patrons of businesses in an area surrounding 28th Street and Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines.

The …

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Decision delayed on request to allow bar in former Spaghetti Works space

The potential tenant of former Court Avenue restaurant space was granted a delay in consideration of his request to open a bar in the building.

Larry Smithson, an operator of area bars, had asked the …