Philip Joens

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What was the winning bid on Des Moines' historic federal courthouse?

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens |Kevin Baskins

Twenty-four hours before the auction process of the federal courthouse in Des Moines concluded on May 7, the final bidding came in fast and furious. Within 40 seconds, seven bids were made — likely by computer "bots'' programmed to automatically place bids on behalf of prospective buyers — driving the final price up more than $500,000 to a reported final bid of $2.6 million.
Des Moines City Council approves incentive for Goldfinch Lofts affordable apartments

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

The Des Moines City Council approved a $500,000 incentive to help developers acquire land to build an "affordable" apartment building on Ingersoll Avenue. Husband and wife duo Scott and Molly Cutler of Cutler Development plan to build the $12.5 million, 28-unit Goldfinch Lofts at 3404 Ingersoll Ave. The units will be made available to households earning 30% to 80% of the area's median income, according to a memo sent to council members.
Des Moines City Council approves $1.3 million in new Principal Park renovations

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

The Des Moines City Council approved a plan May 5 to move Principal Park's bullpens from the foul territory to new areas off the field as part of ongoing renovations to the 33-year-old stadium. The city-owned home of the Iowa Cubs is in the midst of years of renovations to make the park more modern and keep it compliant with new Major League Baseball standards for minor league ballparks created in 2021. Principal Park is the third-oldest AAA stadium in the country.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Iowa bill shielding racetracks from nuisance lawsuits

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill preventing lawsuits from being brought against racetracks in Iowa for noise and nuisance complaints. House File 645 forbids homeowners from filing lawsuits against a racetrack for violating noise or nuisance regulations if they bought a home near a racetrack, and the home was built after the track was built, or the property was purchased after the track was built, according to the bill Reynolds signed May 1.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Iowa bill shielding racetracks from nuisance lawsuits

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Philip Joens

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill preventing lawsuits from being brought against racetracks in Iowa for noise and nuisance complaints. House File 645 forbids homeowners from filing lawsuits against a racetrack for violating noise or nuisance regulations if they bought a home near a racetrack, and the home was built after the track was built, or the property was purchased after the track was built, according to the bill Reynolds signed May 1.
Center at Sixth Business Incubator Launches in Des Moines

1 week ago | holaamericanews.com | Carolina Martinez |Carolina Martínez |Philip Joens

EspañolBy Philip Joens, Des Moines RegisterWatch as Center at Sixth founder chokes up during the business incubator open houseDuring the Center at Sixth open house, founder Marquas Ashworth reflects on years of work in developing the project. Founder Marquas Ashworth hosted an open house for the Center at Sixth, an incubator for Black and Brown businesses in Des Moines.
New federal courthouse in Des Moines to open by June, 6 years after construction began

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

A federal court filing indicated that Des Moines' new federal courthouse will open by early June. Construction of the $136 million, 229,000-square-foot courthouse at 111 Locust St. in downtown Des Moines started in August 2019. Federal officials have repeatedly declined to state why opening has been delayed. A federal court filing indicated that Des Moines' new federal courthouse will open by early June, six years after construction started and almost two years later than expected.
Des Moines' old federal courthouse through the years

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

Philip Joens Des Moines federal courthouse construction, 1927 Photo Courtesy To General Services Administration Des Moines federal courthouse construction, 1928 Photo Courtesy To General Services Administration Des Moines federal courthouse, 1929 Photo Courtesy To General Services Administration Des Moines federal courthouse lobby under construction, 1929 Photo Courtesy To General Services Administration Des Moines federal courthouse construction Photo Courtesy To General Services...
RAGBRAI 2025 will have the most gravel routes this year with 83 miles. See the maps:

2 weeks ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

Gravel riders will get their fill on the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa with more gravel than ever before — 83 miles, up from 53 in 2024. It's the second year that RAGBRAI will offer gravel routes on each day of the July ride. “Gravel is a huge part of cycling culture right now, and we’re excited to showcase some of the nation’s best gravel roads right here in Iowa,” RAGBRAI Director Matt Phippen said in a May 1 news release.
Here's what to know about Iowa's new gift card theft and fraud penalties

2 weeks ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill establishing penalties for gift card theft. Penalties vary based on the value of stolen gift cards, ranging from fines to prison sentences. Retailers and consumer advocacy groups supported the bill to deter theft and protect consumers. A bill Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed creates penalties for stealing gift cards amid rising theft concerns among retailers.