Archive for August 2003
Continental pulls plug on New York flights
Continental Airlines said today it would sever its unprofitable Des Moines to New York route, effective Nov. 1. It was the only non-stop route between Central Iowa and the Big Apple.
The airline instituted the …
Lovell: Study shows growing distrust of business
Iowa’s financial press has grown more wary of business executives over the past two years, a new survey shows.
Specifically, editors and reporters at radio and television stations and newspapers are more likely to claim …
Jobs aren’t only gauge of success
As Iowa puts new focus on economic development and its capital city and suburbs jockey for new jobs and corporate expansions, the true measure of the health of a community is too often overlooked: the …
Read MoreFor some, inflation today is 12 percent
Dear Mr. Berko:
You wrote a good article on how changes in the money supply can cause an increase or decrease in the price of goods and services, which helped me understand how monetary policy …
Continental pulls Newark flight
Last week, Continental Airlines said it was abandoning its twice-daily non-stop flights from Des Moines to Newark, N.J., because it couldn’t attract enough passengers to make the route profitable. The Business Record took a few …
Read MoreSchleuter finds success at Flynn Wright
Paul Schleuter has gained success in his field quickly. At just 30 years old, he is already vice president of research and interactive media for Flynn Wright Inc. Schleuter, originally from Mason City, graduated from …
Read MoreDriving development: Golf course spurs growth in Polk City
POLK CITY – On Thursday, a gallery of approximately 300 people watched as legendary golfer Arnold Palmer tapped in a putt on the 18th green at the Tournament Club of Iowa during grand opening festivities. …
Read MoreR&R Realty to expand West Des Moines office park
As office vacancy rates grow in some areas of Greater Des Moines, developers are moving forward with projects, though they’re being choosier about where their new buildings are constructed.
Last week, real estate developer and …
Des Moines Golf & Country Club Educational Foundation funds scholars
On Sunday, 20 students learned that it will be easier to pay for their higher education and that, upon graduation, less debt will be hanging over their heads.
That’s because they received scholarships from the …
E. Claire, haven for dog and cat lovers, to close
E. Claire & Co., a high-end store for dog and cat lovers in Valley Junction, will close in November because its owners are leaving Central Iowa.
The shop, known for its personalized pet accessories and …