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Amest Tribune

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Ames secures property for 13th and Grand intersection expansion

Ames has acquired one of the two properties it needs to expand a busy intersection. To help tame traffic at the Grand Ave. and 13th Street intersection, Ames is planning to construct four left-turn lanes, expanding the streets in all directions to three lanes. The project will also include a new traffic signal and a shared-use path that runs along the west side of Grand Avenue. The plan requires the city to purchase and demolish Ames Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1303 Grand Ave. and a residential duplex property at 1302 Harding Ave . Multiple temporary easements are also needed. On Oct. 29, the Ames City Council approved a purchase agreement for the Harding Ave. property for $233,000. The cost does not include the $21,000 needed to relocate the tenants that live there, Ames Civil Engineer Mark Gansen said. Five temporary easements were also approved for four properties in the 1300 block of Grand Ave. and one in the 700 block of 12th Street, bringing the total purchase amount to $285,722. More: Fate of 85-year-old church in limbo as Ames seeks demo for road work Ames has already spent just over $74,600 on 10 property easements to aid expansion. The

Ames, IA · 1d

Des Moines Business Record

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Davidson Building among 8 Iowa projects awarded historic preservation tax credits

The historic Davidson Building in downtown Des Moines has been awarded nearly $1.46 million in state historic preservation tax credits to support its rehabilitation, one of eight projects across Iowa receiving a combined $18.5 million in tax credits. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the awards this week through its...

Des Moines, IA · 1d
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Former Arizona Brewers Lease East Village's Old Twisted Vine Space for Atrum Brewing

A craft brewing group has signed a lease for the 7,000-square-foot building at 114 E. Fourth St. in Des Moines' East Village, the former home of Twisted Vine Brewery, with plans to open a new spot called Atrum Brewing by mid-December. The deal brings new life to a space that sat empty after Twisted Vine closed in early July.

Des Moines, IA · 1d
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More Than 20,800 Acres of Iowa Farmland Are Headed to the Auction Block in November

More than 20,428 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Iowa during November 2026. Listings span 56 counties and range from 14–1,300 acres. Here’s a closer look at several notable sales. Emmet County. More than 1,300 acres of Iowa farmland in Emmet County will be offered...

Emmet County, IA · 2d
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Urban Dreams, Hubbell Break Ground on New Affordable Housing in Des Moines Northside infill project expands access to quality housing in DSM neighborhood

DES MOINES, Iowa – Urban Dreams, alongside Hubbell Construction Services, has announced a new affordable housing addition to Des Moines with the construction of a six-unit multifamily building at 1411 7th Street. The homes will be built in the River Bend community in Des Moines, in an area where...

Des Moines, IA · 2d

raccoonvalleyradio.com

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Apartment Complex in Jefferson Alleviates Flooding Concerns, on Track to Open Next Summer

A rental housing project is seeing some big strides in Jefferson. City Administrator Scott Peterson says the Wheldon project, next to Ace Hardware, on North Maple Street, is shaping up nicely with the 50 rental units that are being developed by KCG Companies. “There’s a bunch of eight-plexes. There’s six...

Jefferson, IA · 2d

The Des Moines Register

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Live the ultimate East Village experience inside this $1.2M condo

With a footprint larger than a typical home, a sprawling East Village loft-style condo offers the rare chance to live, work or combine the two in a space Realtor BJ Knapp calls a “one-of-one” experience. Locals and visitors passing The Creamery ice cream shop and Aimée fashion boutique at 424 E. Locust St. might never guess that a sprawling 5,075-square-foot residence sits just above them. “There's so much room, so much space,” Knapp said. The condo’s size, location and possibilities are unusual, and so is its $1.2 million asking price, which was set using sales of smaller penthouses across the metro as comparisons. The condo delivers classic downtown loft style with hardwood floors, exposed brick, a gas fireplace and a wall of windows that fills the expansive main space with natural light. The open-plan kitchen includes an island and existing equipment, and Knapp noted that if future owners were considering remodeling, there is immediate potential to create a showstopping kitchen. The entire building and some of its neighbors date back to 1880, with this section undergoing extensive renovations in 2012. Knapp explained the loft has “a nice little flow to it,” and acknowledged the next tenant might decide to decorate

Des Moines, IA · 4d

expansionsolutionsmagazine.com

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Iowa Awards More Than $18.5M in Historic Preservation Tax Credits for Eight Redevelopment Projects

DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 2, 2026) — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded more than $18.5 million in State Historic Preservation Tax Credits to support the rehabilitation of eight historic properties across Iowa. The projects are located in Burlington, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Ottumwa and Waterloo....

Iowa · 4d

iheart.com

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Des Moines Area Housing Market Sees More Inventory, Sales in September

(Des Moines, IA) -- Last month was another strong month for the Des Moines housing market. September saw increases in inventory in the Des Moines area housing market as well as strong sales and an increase in home values. Despite expectations of a fall market cooldown, active listings in the Des Moines area rose 14.2% in September to 5,028 active listings. Last month also saw an increase of 4.8% in closed sales to a total of 1,207, up from 1,152 in September of 2025.

Des Moines, IA · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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In Toss-Up States of Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Maine, Housing is Top of Mind

Voters in Senate toss-up states say rising housing costs and housing shortages are leaving them "feeling stuck."

Ohio · 5d

hoodline.com

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US Signal Bets $525M on Small-Market Data Centers From Iowa to Oregon

3295 NE 83rd Ave. — Approximate Site of Acquired Data Center. A Michigan-based data center operator is preparing to raise as much as $525 million by bundling together 10 of its facilities into an asset-backed securities deal, a bet that investors will embrace digital infrastructure built far from the industry's usual strongholds. The properties run from Michigan to Oregon, a geographic spread that sidesteps the traditional hubs of Northern Virginia, Dallas and Silicon Valley entirely.

Oregon · 9d

Investopedia

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25 Best Midwest Towns to Retire Affordably and Peacefully

Retiring in the Midwest can mean lower housing costs and everyday expenses, leaving room in your budget for flexibility and comfort. Taxes and health care access vary widely by state and town, making location an important part of retirement planning. Many Midwest towns offer a slower pace, stable prices, and...

Iowa · 11d

Des Moines Business Record

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Microsoft pays $95.5 million for Dallas County farmland

Technology giant Microsoft Corp. has finalized its acquisition of 616 acres on which it plans to build a data center campus in Dallas County, real estate records show. The Redmond, Wash.-based company appears to have used Trammell Crow Co. to acquire the land, according to the records. Trammell Crow, a commercial real estate development and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, acquired the property through TC Austin Acquisitions LLC, paying just over $30.7 million, or nearly $50,000 an acre. The transactions were recorded Oct. 15.

Dallas County, IA · 10d

Des Moines Business Record

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: October 20, 2026

Des Moines Council of St. Vincent De Paul Society, located in Windsor Heights, paid Westlake Properties LLC $2.5 million for property at 700 N. Ankeny Blvd. in Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The 2.3-acre parcel includes a 26,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center built in 1977. The property is valued at $2.4 million. The transaction was recorded Oct. 12.

Des Moines, IA · 16d

Des Moines Business Record

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Aston East Village tenants to begin moving in next month

Pre-leasing is underway and tenants are expected to begin moving in at The Aston East Village, a new seven-story, 228,400-square-foot residential development in downtown Des Moines. According to a news release, the building, at 603 E. Sixth St., will feature 161 apartments — a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio...

Des Moines, IA · 16d

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City moves toward hiring new management company to operate Hotel Pattee

The Perry City Council approved a memorandum of understanding Monday with a Mason City company that is in line to take over management of two city businesses, the Hotel Pattee and La Poste. Embergrove Hospitality manages properties in Iowa — including Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake and the Historic...

Perry, IA · 17d

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Southern Iowa farmland market unlikely to soften anytime soon

An ag real estate specialist says farmland values are holding strong in southern Iowa. Tim Meyer is the owner of Midwest Ag Exchange, based out of Henry County. “It’s not hard to find $180 a point on really good ground, or even higher,” he said. “I don’t really understand it.”

Henry County, IA · 17d

Des Moines Business Record

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Office market stabilizing with little new construction, active leasing activity, market reports show

The office market in the Des Moines metro remained stable in the third quarter as the absence of new construction and positive net absorption continued to nudge vacancy rates lower, according to market reports from local brokerage firms. The Business Record reviewed third-quarter office market reports from JLL, Colliers and...

Des Moines, IA · 16d

mortgageresearch.com

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Down Payment Assistance Programs in Iowa 2026

Iowa offers plenty of appealing places to call home, from the energy of Des Moines and the college-town atmosphere of Iowa City to the state’s many small, welcoming communities. But for countless buyers, the biggest obstacle isn’t managing a monthly mortgage payment once they move in, it’s coming up with the down payment to get started.

Iowa · 19d