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National housing experts to speak in Des Moines on Friday

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund, a Des Moines-based nonprofit serving as a planning, funding and advocacy organization for affordable housing in Polk County, will host its annual Housing Matters Symposium tomorrow morning at the …

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South side Des Moines hotel reopens after $3.3 million upgrade

The Hilton Garden Inn at 6800 Fleur Drive in Des Moines.

A hotel on Des Moines’ south side that closed for renovations has reopened as a Hilton Garden Inn. The hotel at 6800 Fleur Drive …

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Charlotte’s Kitchen preparing to serve Altoona

Charlotte’s Kitchen plans to open a drive-through restaurant in Altoona, a project that city officials say is another addition to the growing neighborhood that is quickly becoming the new city center of the eastern metro …

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UPDATED: 2024 commercial building permit interactive map

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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Grant will help in renovation of vacant building in Waukee’s downtown

The city of Waukee has received a $100,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority that will be used to help transform a vacant building in the suburb’s downtown area into new commercial space. The …

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Mercy Clinics acquires property next to Southridge Mall

Mercy Clinics Inc. has purchased three parcels adjacent to Southridge Mall, Polk County real estate records show.

Two of the parcels are undeveloped. The third, at 1101 E. Army Post Road, includes a 8,896-square-foot, one-story …

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Denver group buys medical office property on Des Moines’ east side

Property at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. in Des Moines has been purchased by DaVita Kidney Care, located in Denver. Photo courtesy of Polk County assessor

Genesis KC Development LLC, an entity managed by Denver, Colo.-based DaVita …

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Clemens Building in downtown Des Moines sold for $8.75 million

Property in the heart of downtown Des Moines that includes the Clemens Building has been sold to two entities based in New York City, Polk County real estate records show.

The Clemens Building in downtown…
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ARIS announces launch of AgentVizion platform

American Republic Insurance Services, an affiliate of American Enterprise Group Inc. specializing in retirement insurance needs, has announced the launch of Magnifact’s AgentVizion platform, which provides insurance carriers, marketing companies and downline agencies with real-time …

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Bennett named DMACC Foundation board president

Scott Bennett has been named the new president of the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation board of directors.

Bennett has been on the board since 2018, most recently serving as vice president. He replaces …