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Darland Transforms Former School Into Affordable Seniors Housing Property in Council Bluffs, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow August 7, 2017

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Darland Construction Co. has completed a renovation of and addition to Gunn School, transforming the 90-year-old building into an affordable seniors housing property in Council Bluffs, a suburb of Omaha, Neb. Known as Linden Place, the 42,265-square-foot complex consists of 36 units. Sixteen of the apartment units are located in the renovated school, while the remaining 20 units are part of a new, two-story addition built on what was once the school’s basketball courts and playground. Gunn School was originally built in 1880 and then rebuilt on the same site in 1924. The school was originally slated to be torn down before Seldin Co. showed interest in rehabbing the building. The project was made possible through a series of community and economic development grants. Architecture One provided architectural services.

August 7, 2017

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Timberland Partners Purchases 92-Unit Apartment Community in Ankeny, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow July 10, 2017

ANKENY, IOWA — Timberland Partners Investment Fund V has purchased Prairie Lakes in Ankeny for an undisclosed price. The 92-unit apartment community was built in 2013. Timberland Partners plans to remodel the clubhouse and add an outdoor community space with grill stations and seating areas as well as a dog park. Matt Bukhshtaber of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller. This represents the 10th and final acquisition of the fund, which now holds a grand total of 2,135 units.

July 10, 2017

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Population Growth Sparks Apartment Development Wave in Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow June 29, 2017

While recently visiting a local Starbucks, I noticed an employee behind the counter with a tattoo in the shape of California. I decided to ask the barista if she was from the Golden State, and indeed she was. I asked what brought her to Des Moines, thinking she would say family or a love interest, but I was wrong. She had read and heard so much positive press about the Des Moines area that she decided to give it a shot. She started applying for jobs online and landed one with Wells Fargo, the largest employer in Des Moines. Working at Starbucks was her second gig. I asked if she lived in the suburbs. She replied, “Nope, I live downtown and work in the suburbs.” Population surge This anecdotal story is pretty common these days. Young people are flocking to Des Moines like never before. I have lived in Des Moines nearly 40 years, and never have I seen the growth we are currently experiencing. Much of it has to do with the quality of life. We don’t yet have a rush hour — we call it rush minutes. The cost of living is reasonable, and young people stand a …

June 29, 2017

Industrial Iowa Midwest

Opus Breaks Ground on 200,700 SF Industrial Building in Ankeny, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow June 21, 2017

ANKENY, IOWA — The Opus Group has broken ground on a 200,700-square-foot speculative industrial building in Ankeny, about 12 miles north of Des Moines. This is the second phase of development at Corporate Woods Industrial Park, a 50-acre site that consists of a fully leased 208,000-square-foot industrial warehouse and additional space for a third facility. The park offers immediate access to I-35 and I-80. The building will feature 32-foot clear heights, one drive-in door, up to 54 dock doors, ESFR sprinkler systems and 121 parking spaces. Completion is slated for May 2018. Opus Development Co. is the developer, Opus Design Build is the design-builder and Opus AE Group is the architect and engineer of record for the project. Marcus Pitts and Jeremy Spillman of JLL will market the property for lease.

June 21, 2017

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Mid-America Brokers Sale of 187,068 SF Shopping Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow June 20, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Northland Square in Cedar Rapids. The sales price was not disclosed. Built in 1994, the 187,068-square-foot shopping center is located at the southeast corner of Collins Road and C Avenue. Kohls and TJ Maxx anchor the center. Other tenants include Barnes & Noble, Office Max, Old Navy, Famous Footwear and Hallmark. Joe Girardi and Ben Wineman of Mid-America brokered the transaction on behalf of the seller, a public REIT. A private investment firm purchased the property.

June 20, 2017

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NorthMarq Arranges $4.4M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Property in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow June 8, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $4.4 million loan for the refinancing of Cypress Pointe Apartments in Cedar Rapids. The 108-unit multifamily property is located at 211 1st Ave. Jason Kinnison of NorthMarq arranged the loan with a life insurance company. The borrower was not disclosed.

June 8, 2017

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Opus Begins Construction of Science Building at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow May 10, 2017

ORANGE CITY, IOWA — The Opus Group has begun construction of a new 61,750-square-foot Health and Natural Sciences building at Northwestern College in Orange City. The building will be the new home of the school’s biology, chemistry and nursing departments. The project will include lab spaces, featuring simulation suites that replicate hospital and clinical settings for nursing students. Additional classrooms will include moveable tables and exam rooms to allow for hands-on training. The building will also feature energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, including a specialized cooling system that makes ice overnight when utility rates are lower and uses the ice to cool the facility throughout the day. The building is slated for completion in summer 2018. Opus Design Build LLC is the construction manager for the project, HGA is the design architect and Cannon Moss Brygger Architects is the architect of record.

May 10, 2017

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Dougherty Mortgage Arranges $11M Acquisition Loan for Apartment Property in Des Moines, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow April 12, 2017

DES MOINES, IOWA — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has arranged an $11 million loan for the acquisition of Willow Park Apartments in Des Moines. The apartment property, which consists of 300 units, was built in 1976 and renovated in 2000. The 10-year Fannie Mae loan includes a 30-year amortization schedule. Dougherty’s Minneapolis office arranged the loan for the borrower, Willow Park Partners LLC.

April 12, 2017

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Blueprint Brokers $82M Sale of 18 Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Midwest

by Kristin Harlow April 7, 2017

CHICAGO — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors, a Chicago-based brokerage firm, has negotiated the sale of 18 skilled nursing facilities located throughout the Midwest for $82 million. The portfolio included nine properties in Kansas, six in Missouri, two in Iowa and one in Nebraska. The specific names and locations of the properties were not disclosed. The regional portfolio comprises 1,843 total licensed beds and generated approximately $110 million in revenue on a trailing basis at the time of sale. Most of the facilities are situated in suburban neighborhoods, while several of the centers were in secondary markets within driving distance from Kansas City. The seller, a publicly traded owner-operator, was looking to exit the Midwest region to create a tighter geographic density for its properties, as well as focus on hospital partnerships. The buyer is Illinois-based Cascade Capital Group, which went through several rounds of bidding. The sale includes an undisclosed level of HUD mortgage debt and two leased assets. The sales price equates to $45,000 per bed. Ben Firestone, Christopher Hyldahl and Michael Segal of Blueprint structured the transaction.

April 7, 2017

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Binswanger Negotiates Sale of 160-Acre Land Site in Davenport, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow March 24, 2017

DAVENPORT, IOWA — Binswanger has arranged the sale of a nearly 160-acre land site in Davenport for an undisclosed price. Sterilite Corp. purchased the land from the Greater Davenport Redevelopment Corp. Sterilite, a manufacturer of plastic storage containers, plans to build a new manufacturing and distribution center on the site. The center, slated to open in early 2018, will employ approximately 500 employees. As part of the transaction, the Scott County Board of Supervisors and the City of Davenport will provide a multimillion-dollar incentive package for moving to the Quad Cities. Tim O’Callaghan and Larry Spinelli of Binswanger arranged the sale on behalf of Sterilite. The team also helped negotiate the incentive package.

March 24, 2017

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