Latest news with #CodyChristensen
Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Des Moines cancels $15.5M storage facility project
A $15.5 million storage facility project near Des Moines' developing Market District has officially been canceled. Why it matters: City leaders are optimistic about transforming the Market District into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood. Eliminating the storage project paves the way for development that could better align with that long-term vision. Catch up quick: The City Council in 2021 agreed to sell two acres of public land and awarded $1.2 million in incentives for a storage project at 503 SE 12th St. The property is located on the edge of the District, a $750 million revitalization area and at least one resident questioned the council about whether incentivizing storage units was the best use of money and prime real estate. Driving the news: On May 19, the City Council voted to terminate the development agreement for the project after Climate Control developers indicated they no longer intend to build it. Cody Christensen, DSM's development services director, tells Axios that city officials were informed that rising construction costs, increased interest rates, and the death of a partner in the company influenced the decision. "Though this is unfortunate, having additional land available for development in the area provides opportunities for other proposals," he said.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Stanhope man arrested for burning his house down, sheriff says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Iowa — A rural Stanhope man has been arrested after law enforcement officials say he intentionally burned his house down Thursday. Cody Christensen, 28, is charged with second-degree arson and interference with official acts according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. He is being held in the Hamilton County Jail. The HCSO said a 911 call came in at 2:21 p.m. Thursday about a house on fire at 2158 360th Street, located about five miles southeast of Stanhope. The home was fully engulfed in flames when law enforcement arrived. There were multiple people on the property and one man said, 'There is a guy with a gun and he appears to be intoxicated.' Water main break at DSM Airport impacting services Friday morning Deputies located the man, later identified as Christensen, and saw him with a shotgun in his hand, drinking what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage. They tried to communicate with Christensen and told him to drop the gun but the HCSO said he told them to 'go home.' He did tell deputies there was no one else in the house. More deputies and fire units were called in to stand by near the scene as a safety precaution and deputies attempted again to communicate with Christensen but they were unsuccessful. After a little bit of time passed, a deputy was able to speak with Christensen and determine he lived in the home that was on fire. Criminal complaints filed in the case claim Christensen admitted to a deputy that he started the fire and resisted arrest when he was taken into custody at 3:13 p.m. The complaint also said he 'strategically placed firearms around the property.' Officials found another shotgun as well as a .22 caliber bolt action rifle that was near the house. Stanhope man arrested for burning his house down, sheriff says Gabe on the Go: Marking Bonnie and Clyde's shootout at Dexfield Park Addressing the silent killer: How Iowans can reduce their risk for heart disease and live heart-healthy lives Iowa refugee programs continue services despite suspended funding Iowa DNR warning fishermen that warm weather could lead to thin ice Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
