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Des Moines Business Record
New mural unveiled during Bondurant’s Silo Commons groundbreaking
The city of Bondurant held a groundbreaking for its Silo Commons project as part of the larger Grain District Redevelopment plan earlier this month, unveiling the completed mural that was painted on one of the large grain silos at the center of the development. The Bondurant City Council approved a...
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City Of Des Moines Puts Future Budget Cuts On Hold
(Des Moines, IA) -- The City of Des Moines is putting future budget cuts on hold. City Manager Scott Sanders told the council Monday morning the budget gap for Fiscal Year 2029 is estimated at $4.5 million. "Part of the advantage of waiting is we will know what legislative changes...
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Another historic Highland Park building slated for restoration
A more than century-old building in Highland Park that once housed a business school is slated to undergo a historic renovation that would add 14 apartments to the growing neighborhood on Des Moines' north side. Under a proposal subject to City Council approval on Monday, Oct. 19, the two-story building at 615 Euclid Ave., once home to the University of Commerce, also would have a 2,000-square-foot storefront, according to a memo from the city's office of economic development. The apartments would be one- and two-bedroom units, with eight designated as long-term affordable housing. The brick building currently is vacant and rated in below-normal condition, according to the Polk County Assessor's Office. The property value after the project is completed would increase to nearly $2 million from the current $145,000, according to the memo. The council will consider a preliminary development agreement for the $5.8 million project, providing $338,000 in tax increment financing generated from the restored building's increased valuation. Construction could begin in early 2027 and be completed by the end of the year, according to the memo. Historic Highland Park properties see revitalization A significant proportion of Highland Park's growth stems from historic renovation projects, among them the structures
Des Moines Business Record
A ‘cultural catalyst’: Ankeny Art Center to double in size with new building
The Ankeny Art Center is planning to build a new facility in Uptown Ankeny, slated to break ground next year. The nonprofit will kick off its capital campaign on Thursday to raise $4.5 million by summer 2027. The organization is in the leadership phase of a capital campaign after conducting...
Des Moines Business Record
Des Moines schools names bilingual communications specialist
Francisco Hernandez has been named the Des Moines school district’s first bilingual communications and media relations specialist, the district announced. In the newly created role, Hernandez will help provide Spanish-speaking families improved access to district information and the ability to better participate in conversations about their children’s schools.
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No-party voters to decide high-stakes midterms, political expert says
DES MOINES, Iowa (WOI) - With 14 days until the election, a political expert says no-party voters are the deciding factor in who wins the midterm elections. Tim Hagle, a political science professor at the University of Iowa, said no-party voters are less likely to vote in midterm elections, but have decided nearly every recent race. The exception was the 2004 presidential race, when they went about even for Republican George Bush and Democrat John Kerry.
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Gov. Reynolds’ husband facing recurring cancer diagnosis
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds has been diagnosed with cancer after three years in remission, Governor Kim Reynolds shared Monday. The Governor’s Office shared that Mr. Reynolds underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his brain and is now in recovery. He will soon undergo radiation therapy to treat the cancer.