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Proposed affordable housing project receives $400,000 loan

Alley Landing, a 40-unit apartment project proposed at 2701 Douglas Ave., will receive a $400,000 no-interest loan from the federal government to help pay for the $13.2 million project under action approved by the Des Moines City Council this week. The project is being spearheaded by Woda Cooper Cos. Inc., an Ohio company that specializes in…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2024
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World Food Prize Foundation announces 2024-25 intern class

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced 10 students who will participate in its 2024-25 internship program. The students come from Drake University, Claremont Graduate University in California, Iowa State University, Grand View University and Des Moines Area Community College, a news release said. In the internship program, undergraduate and graduate students will explore global issues…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2024
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Almost 600 people volunteer during United Way’s Day of Action

Volunteers completed almost 50 projects in Central Iowa as part of United Way of Central Iowa’s Day of Action in early September, according to a news release. More than 575 volunteers worked in support of 20 organizations for the annual initiative, United Way said. “United Way of Central Iowa has organized Day of Action for…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2024
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Byers receives Life Member Award from chamber executives association

Simpson College President and former Greater Des Moines Partnership President and CEO Jay Byers was recently honored with the Life Member Award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). A panel of chamber leaders nationwide evaluated nominees and selected Byers to receive the award, according to a news release. Criteria for consideration include…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2024
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Keynote speaker, more details announced for Partnership’s Regional Summit

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced more details for its first Regional Summit on Oct. 3. The new event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The purpose, according to a news release, is to “foster collaboration, discuss future strategies…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2024
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Office buildings in West Des Moines sold for $3.79 million

Kavi Ventures LLC, located in West Des Moines, paid Lifespace Communities Inc. $3.79 million for property at 4201 Corporate Drive in West Des Moines, Polk County records show. The 3-acre parcel includes two, one-story buildings connected by an enclosed walkway. The combined space in the buildings totals over 30,000 square feet. The property is valued at…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Sep 18, 2024
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Ankeny to address commercial development along South Ankeny Boulevard

The city of Ankeny is launching a plan to revitalize South Ankeny Boulevard from First Street to Oralabor Road to create a commercial district that will be sustainable and complement those vibrant shopping areas on Delaware Avenue and the District at Prairie Trail. The city is working on a vision for the corridor, a process…
By Michael Crumb | Sep 18, 2024
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Grimes’ Hope District continues to evolve

The groundbreaking of a new Tru by Hilton hotel this week marked the next phase of development of Grimes’ Hope District, a multiuse development that includes the GrimesPlex sports facility. The hotel is only the second in Grimes and is needed to meet the increasing demand in the city of nearly 17,000 people, city leaders and developers…
By Michael Crumb | Sep 18, 2024