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Gantry Secures $20M Permanent Loan for Amazon Distribution Center in Iowa City

by Kristin Harlow

IOWA CITY, IOWA — Gantry has secured a $20 million permanent loan to refinance a renovated warehouse located at 2500 Heinz Road in Iowa City. The 346,062-square-foot distribution center is fully leased to Amazon for use as a regional delivery station serving the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City metropolitan areas. The facility occupies a nearly 40-acre site zoned for industrial use with parking, trailer storage and room for expansion. Tony Kaufmann and Joe Foley of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. A credit union provided the 10-year, fixed-rate loan, which features partial interest-only payments and no prepayment penalties.

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Hanley Investment Group Brokers Seven Retail Property Sales Totaling $18.4M

by Kristin Harlow

CORONA DEL MAR, CALIF. — Corona Del Mar-based Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sales of seven net-leased retail properties totaling $18.4 million on behalf of a Minnesota-based 1031 exchange buyer. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley Investment Group represented the buyer in the transactions, which included a mix of newly constructed single-tenant and multi-tenant assets. Midwest transaction highlights include a 4,616-square-foot property occupied by Total Access Urgent Care in Oakville, Mo., and a 7 Brew ground lease in Des Moines, Iowa. Hanley Investment Group represented the buyer and sellers in association with John Shuff of Pace Properties and ParaSell Inc. for the Missouri and Iowa properties, respectively.  

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International Paper to Build $260M Corrugated Box Plant in Waterloo, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

WATERLOO, IOWA — International Paper (IP) is building a new corrugated box plant in Waterloo that will replace its existing facility in the city. The project represents a $260 million investment and is expected to create more than 85 additional jobs for a total of 210 employees. According to the City of Waterloo, the project marks the largest box plant in the U.S. Construction is slated to begin this spring. Operations at the plant are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Approximately 130 full-time jobs will be created during construction. IP is currently under contract with the city for the purchase of the land. The project team includes Miller Valentine Construction and Andrew Churchill Architect PC.

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Burger Shop Opens at Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

ALTOONA, IOWA — Burger Shop has opened at the Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona. The restaurant offers a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and fries. Developed by New England Development, Outlets of Des Moines is an open-air lifestyle center that is home to brands such as Ann Taylor Factory Store, Coach Outlet, Gap Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike Factory Store and Michael Kors Outlet.

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Greysteel Brokers $38M Sale of Multifamily Community in West Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Greysteel has brokered the $38 million sale of Polo Club Apartments in West Des Moines. Built in 1998, the apartment property features 277 two-bedroom units. BJ Connolly, Zach Schneider and Ryan Carter of Greysteel represented the seller, Polo Club LLC/Premier Cos. The undisclosed buyer represented itself and plans to embark on a full renovation of the community.

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Hanley Investment Group Arranges $17.5M Sale of Shopping Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $17.5 million sale of Northland Square shopping center in Cedar Rapids. The 106,500-square-foot property is fully occupied by national tenants such as T.J. Maxx, Barnes & Noble, OfficeMax, Old Navy, Famous Footwear and Hallmark. Built in 1994 and renovated in 2000, the center is located on Collins Road Northeast. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley Investment Group, in association with ParaSell Inc., represented the seller, a Midwest-based private partnership. Doug Fielding of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a private investor based in Southern California.

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Cleeman Realty Group Brokers $4.3M Sale of Retail Property in Fort Dodge, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

FORT DODGE, IOWA — Cleeman Realty Group has brokered the $4.3 million sale of a 66,455-square-foot retail property net leased to Hy-Vee Supermarket in Fort Dodge, about 95 miles north of Des Moines. Hy-Vee has occupied the building at 115 S. 29th St. since 1997. Nearby national retailers include Walmart, Target, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby and Aldi. Jeremy Scheer and Michael Cleeman of Cleeman Realty Group represented the undisclosed buyer and seller. The seller sought to reallocate funds into a different asset class, according to Scheer.

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Affordable HousingDevelopmentIowaMidwestMultifamily

Annex Group to Build $55.1M Affordable Housing Community in Dubuque, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

DUBUQUE, IOWA — The Annex Group has unveiled plans to build Union at the Marina, a $55.1 million affordable housing community in Dubuque. The 201-unit property will be designated for households whose income level is at or below 70 percent of the area median income. Union at the Marina will feature two four-story buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities will include a playground, community center, fitness center, picnic area and dog walking area. Completion is slated for fall 2026. Project partners include ASK Studio; Axiom Consultants; Impact Housing Indiana Corp.; the City of Dubuque, which provided acquisition grants, tax-increment financing and lift station upgrades; WNC, which provided around $21 million in total equity; and Piper Sandler, which provided more than $24 million in permanent debt financing as well as $36 million in construction financing.  

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Annex Group Breaks Ground on $58.2M Affordable Housing Community in Council Bluffs, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — The Annex Group has broken ground on Union at Bluffs Run, a $58.2 million affordable housing community in Council Bluffs. The 192-unit property will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units for households whose income level is at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Plans call for four three-story buildings and an additional single building that will house a community room, fitness center and leasing office. Additional amenities will include a playground, dog walking area and picnic area. Partners on the project include: RQAW; Snyder and Associates; the City of Council Bluffs; Merchants Capital, which provided more than $22 million in total equity and over $24 million in permanent debt financing; Merchants Bank, which provided more than $40 million in construction financing; and Fannie Mae. The Iowa Finance Authority issued 4 percent tax credits and tax-exempt bonds. Union at Bluffs Run is expected to open in fall 2026. The project marks the fourth affordable housing community in Iowa for The Annex Group.

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JLL Brokers Sale of Napa Auto Parts Retail Portfolio in Midwest for $70.2M

by Kristin Harlow

MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN AND IOWA — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a 41-property Napa Auto Parts retail portfolio in the Midwest for $70.2 million. The net-leased assets total 342,986 square feet and are located in Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. There are roughly 18.5 years of weighted average lease term remaining. Alex Sharrin, Jaime Fink, Marcus Pitts and Matt Hazelton of JLL represented the undisclosed buyer and seller. According to JLL, the portfolio bolsters the buyer’s strong foothold in the auto repair and parts industry.

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