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Associated Bank Arranges $84M Construction Loan for Manufacturing Facility in Altoona, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

ALTOONA, IOWA — Associated Bank has arranged an $84 million loan for the construction of a 622,788-square-foot heavy manufacturing facility in Altoona. Enclave is the developer and borrower. The loan was arranged and led by Associated Bank as administrative agent with syndicate lenders First National Bank of Omaha and Wintrust Financial. The project is a build-to-suit for Robinson Inc. to provide flexible production capacity for metal bending, large format cutting, metal forming, welding, fabricating and assembly, and electrical integration. Marking its first manufacturing facility outside of Wisconsin, Robinson will now have close to 1.4 million square feet of manufacturing space across Wisconsin and Iowa to better serve its energy sector customers. The City of Altoona is investing $9 million for infrastructure improvements, and Robinson will invest $76 million for upgrades. The plant will create more than 100 new jobs when completed in early 2027. Valor Contracting, a division of Enclave, is the general contractor. John Rent of Associated Bank handled the loan arrangements and closing.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $41.6M Sale of Daycare Center Portfolio in Midwest

by Kristin Harlow

IOWA, MINNESOTA AND NEBRASKA — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $41.6 million sale of the Yellow Brick Road Portfolio, a collection of 18 triple-net-leased early childhood development centers in Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. Spencer Berkley, Mark Ruble, Chris Lind, Zack House, Jon Ruzicka and Adam Lewis of Marcus & Millichap represented the sellers, Ben Ditzer and Bob Carlson of Triple Net Capital, and procured the buyer, a Florida-based real estate investment trust. The portfolio included a range of lease structures and ownership entities. Two additional assets were sold separately to private buyers prior to the sale of the remaining 18 properties.

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Phoenix Investors Acquires 287,025 SF Industrial Facility in Dubuque, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

DUBUQUE, IOWA — Phoenix Investors has acquired a 287,025-square-foot industrial facility located at 2150 Kerper Blvd. in Dubuque. The property features 12 docks and a rail spur serviced by Canadian Pacific. According to Phoenix, the facility is ideal for heavy manufacturing or distribution and offers extensive car and trailer parking. Milwaukee-based Phoenix’s portfolio totals approximately 85 million square feet across 27 states.

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MMCC Secures $7.6M in Financing for Multifamily Property in Burlington, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

BURLINGTON, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has secured $7.6 million in financing for Urbane 424, a 52-unit multifamily property in Burlington, a city in eastern Iowa. The five-story property at 424 N. 3rd St. is situated near the Great River Bridge with views of the Mississippi Riverfront. The asset features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units along with 3,000 square feet of first-floor retail space. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, bike storage and lounge. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged the financing with a national bank on behalf of a private client. The nonrecourse loan features a five-year term with interest-only payments for the full term and a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio.

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Greysteel Arranges Sale of 146-Unit Apartment Community in West Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Greysteel has arranged the sale of Fountain Terrace, a newly constructed apartment community with 146 units in West Des Moines. Completed in 2024, the property was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, detached garages and pet-friendly facilities. According to Greysteel, the asset received more than a dozen offers from out-of-state buyers, many of whom did not own in the Des Moines market. BJ Connolly and Zach Schneider of Greysteel brokered the transaction. Buyer and seller information was not released.

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Coastal Ridge Acquires Two Student Housing Communities Near Iowa State University

by Kristin Harlow

AMES, IOWA — Coastal Ridge has acquired two student housing properties serving Iowa State University in Ames. The acquisitions were part of a portfolio that also included a property in Louisiana totaling just under 1,600 beds with a gross asset value of approximately $90 million. The acquisitions mark the firm’s initial deployment of capital from the Coastal Ridge Value-Add Student Housing Fund LP, the company’s inaugural institutional commingled fund. The per-bed cost across the three assets was approximately $56,000. New construction can exceed $100,000 per bed, according to Coastal Ridge.

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Midwest Office Markets Face Mounting Pressure

by Kristin Harlow

By David Goldfisher, The Henley Group Secondary and tertiary office markets across the Midwest, including Chicago, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and St. Louis, are facing mounting pressure. While each city has its own challenges, a common theme is clear — vacancies remain high and liquidity is thin. Tenant shuffling One of the defining dynamics today is tenant reshuffling rather than net growth. As leases expire, employers frequently move from one building to another, seeking modernized space and stronger amenities. Renovating in place is disruptive and costly, while relocating allows businesses to upgrade with minimal operational downtime. This “musical chairs” effect highlights a deeper structural issue. There are only so many large anchor tenants in Midwest cities and few new entrants are seeking major blocks of space. There is more repositioning for existing tenants than attracting new ones. Flight to quality Landlords and developers are competing to deliver amenities that encourage office attendance and support talent retention. Modernized lobbies, tenant lounges and flexible collaboration areas have become standard expectations. Hines’ upgrades at Chicago’s 333 West Wacker Drive and 601W Cos.’ reinvestment in the Old Post Office demonstrate the scale of investment required. But not all landlords can compete. With …

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HSF Originates $108M Construction Loan for Des Moines Apartment Tower

by Kristin Harlow

DES MOINES, IOWA — Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has provided a $108 million first lien construction loan for 515 Walnut Tower in downtown Des Moines. St. Joseph Group is the borrower and developer. Richard Price and Jackie Meagher of Berkadia arranged the loan.  The project will rise 33 stories with 390 apartment units. A central amenity “lodge” will offer fitness, coworking, lounge and entertainment areas, including a rooftop terrace with hot tubs and cooking space. The second floor will feature a 4,000-square-foot fitness center as well as sky walk connections to an adjacent parking garage.

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BWE Arranges $49.5M Refinancing for Two Shopping Centers in Iowa, North Carolina

by Kristin Harlow

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA AND SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — BWE has arranged $49.5 million for the refinancing of East Viking Plaza in Cedar Falls and Morganton Park South in Southern Pines. Dan Rosenberg, Logan Petersmeyer and Isabella Barrios of BWE arranged the financing on behalf of Cincinnati-based Midland Atlantic Properties. Both nonrecourse loans feature multiple years of interest-only payments. East Viking Plaza totals 147,659 square feet and is leased to tenants such as Target, Scheels, Michaels, Old Navy and Ulta. Morganton Park South totals 267,021 square feet and is nearly fully leased. Constructed in 2024, the shopping center is anchored by Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods and HomeGoods.

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Woda Cooper, Parallel Housing Break Ground on 52-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

DAVENPORT, IOWA — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. and co-developer Parallel Housing Inc. have broken ground on Timber Ridge, a 52-unit affordable housing community for seniors age 62 and older in Davenport. Units are targeted for renters who earn up to 60 percent of the area median income. The three-story building will offer 32 one-bedroom units and 20 two-bedroom apartments. Projected rents are $565 to $975 per month, depending on unit size and income restriction. Amenities will include a multipurpose room, dog park and outdoor seating. Timber Ridge will be ENERGY STAR certified. The City of Davenport approved a HOME loan as part of the project’s financing. Primary financing was supported by the allocation of 9 percent housing tax credits by the Iowa Finance Authority. KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment provided the construction loan and tax credit equity investment. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is providing a permanent mortgage. Timber Ridge marks Woda Cooper’s eighth affordable housing community in Iowa and its first in Davenport. Hooker DeJong Inc. is the architect, Woda Construction Inc. is the general contractor and IMEG Corp. is the civil engineer. Woda Management & Real Estate LLC will handle leasing and property management.

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