Archive for January 2008
Wielage leaves Spindustry
Therese Wielage, a partner in Spindustry Systems Inc. since December 1998, has sold her interest in the company to partners Michael Bird and Stephen Fry. The deal was finalized this week.
Wielage served as chief …
Jump in unemployment claims stirs more worries
The Labor Department reported this morning that the number of people filing claims for unemployment compensation jumped by 69,000 last week to 375,000, the biggest increase since September 2005 and up to the levels reached …
Read MoreWinnebago layoffs to come soon
Winnebago Industries Inc. will layoff more than 200 employees in the near future as the company faces what it believes will be a downturn in the motor home market this year.
“We are looking at …
Fed likely to lower rates again
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut the federal funds rate today as part of an ongoing aggressive effort to save the economy from the effects of the housing market slump and credit crunch.
The …
U.S. economic expansion less than forecast
The U.S. economy weakened more than forecast in the fourth quarter as the housing market struggled and consumer spending grew at a slower-than-anticipated pace, Bloomberg reported. Economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 0.6 …
Read MoreCouncil takes coaching approach to wellness
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Read MoreParcel split into two commercial lots
A parcel at the corner of Merle Hay Road and Northwest 60th Avenue could be split into two commercial lots pending approval from the Johnston City Council.
Bob Knapp is proposing to split the 6.09-acre …
Building expansion approved in Urbandale
The Urbandale City Council approved a site plan to expand the building at 10827 Prairie Ave. at its meeting on Jan. 29.
The plan proposes to add 35,897 square feet to the building, bringing its …
The Hammer Pharmacy building renovations on the slowtrack
The owner of the Hammer Pharmacy building in the East Village is taking his time with renovations.
“We’re taking a great deal of care,” said Bill Dodd, owner of the building. “I have a background …
Spurring development
A railroad spur in Altoona could be a catalyst for warehouse development on the city’s northeast side.
Denny Franzen, owner of Iowa Cold Storage, is proposing to bring a rail spur off of the Iowa …