Archive for February 2008
Wellmark launches major wellness and health management initiative
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today its launch of Whole Health Dimensions, a suite of programs and services designed to help companies manage the health risks of their employees.
One of the programs …
Low bids and new policy lower Urbandale street paving assessments
Project
Low bid
Amount below estimate
Reduction in assessments after bid
Additional reduction under new policy*
156th Street
$4,680,960.28
Eco-Tech Construction
$1,188,928.22
28 percent
$88,000
74th Street and Goodman Drive
$499,749.99
Elder Corp.
$124,984.51
29 …
Read MoreDes Moines brokerage changes name, launches quest for acquisitions
TrueNorth Companies of Des Moines told workers today that they work under a new name, Bearence Management Group. The change is more than in name only, with the insurance brokerage on a search to acquire …
Read MoreWells Fargo tightens lending standards in 200 markets
Wells Fargo & Co. has identified more than 200 troubled housing markets nationwide and has tightened lending standards in those areas, Reuters reported.
In a Feb. 25 document it sent to mortgage brokers, the second-largest …
Aviva profits up; U.S. business on target to double
British insurer Aviva plc’s operating profits rose 1 percent last year, aided by record sales in the United States with its Des Moines-based AmerUs Group Inc. acquisition, which offset a loss of 475 million pounds …
Read MoreMiracle League baseball field planned in Des Moines
The Kiwanis Club of Des Moines and the 2008 Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute class are finalizing plans to build a specialized ballpark for handicapped children next to Principal Park.
It will be the first …
The American Advertising Federation of Des Moines announces the Addy’s awards
Market survey to be released Thursday
CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial will present the results of its 11th annual Greater Des Moines Market Survey on Thursday at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines.
The survey contains analyses of Greater Des …
Planning and Zoning OKs new Pioneer building
The Johnston Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a new office building for Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., an E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. subsidiary.
The plan will be up for …
AJ’s on Court to open in the East Village
A new bar and restaurant is in the works for the East Village.
The 2,680-square-foot building at 419 E. Court Ave. is in the process of being converted into a bar.
Building owner David Moravek …