Archive for May 2006

Many GuideOne Insurance employees are thinking twice about reaching for that cookie in the company cafeteria these days. They just may find themselves getting a bit of ribbing from co-workers who have selected fruit slices …

Walking through Wells Fargo Co.’s new campus in West Des Moines, many of the building’s most unusual features would never be noticed. But it is those unnoticed technologies that company officials are banking on to …

It’s no secret that business is often conducted on the golf course rather than in the office this time of year, and one local group is encouraging women to use that to their advantage.

The …

Soy Innovations International, a subsidiary of Triple “F” Inc., an Urbandale-based natural foods company, is moving forward with a $5.1 million expansion project in Indianola.

Soy Innovations plans to modify a 54,000-square-foot building it’s purchasing …

More shoppers are making the switch to organic foods, according to a recent study, and industry experts and retailers expect demand for these products to continue to climb in Greater Des Moines.

The Food Marketing …

Deb Pulver was one of the lucky kids who, when they asked for a pony at five years old, actually got one.

Now her love of horses has become more than just a hobby. Six …

As gasoline prices continue to climb, with little relief in sight, many U.S. drivers are crying foul, accusing big oil companies of price gouging.

Still, others have vowed to change their commuting habits. An increasing …

Now winding down the spring’s 15s, Des Moines’ ruggers are already looking forward to returning to the pitch this fall for more garryowens, breakaways, mauls, rucks and takes – and hopefully a few tries along …

For shoplifters, there’s jail. For bank robbers, there’s prison. And for greedy executives who just can’t resist using their position to take advantage of – well, basically everyone – at least there’s www.footnoted.org.

The operator …

Why is anyone surprised at the depth and breadth of the Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium (CIETC) scandal in which $1.8 million in federal money was paid to executives from July 2003 to December …