Archive for March 2010
Paradigm shift: Broadlawns builds for the future
Jody Jenner has an extra spring in his step these days.
It may be all those construction trailers parked on the Broadlawns Medical Center campus, and the state-of-the-art 27,000-square-foot emergency department now taking shape that …
Read MoreTicker: March 4
The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected during the week ended Feb. 27, according to U.S. Department of Labor. Claims fell 29,000 to 469,000, the lowest point since …
Read MoreAmerican Equity Life reaches settlement with SEC
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. said Wednesday that it reached civil settlements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly violating proxy statement provisions of federal securities laws. As part of the …
Read MoreObama to urge Congress to pass health reform bill
President Barack Obama plans today to give Democratic lawmakers a road map for passing health-care legislation in an effort to end a stalemate in Congress over his proposal to remake the U.S. medical system, Bloomberg …
Read MoreTicker: March 3
An estimated 1,000 Iowans per week whose unemployment benefits would have expired beginning Monday got a reprieve late Tuesday night. President Obama signed into law a $10 billion bill extending unemployment benefits for an additional …
Read More2010 Forty Under 40 event
Hundreds gathered at the Polk County Convention Complex on March 2 to honor the Forty Under 40 class of 2010.…
Read MoreExclusive: Forty Under 40
For complete coverage of this year’s class, including honoree profiles and mentor testimonials, click here.…
Read MoreTicker: March 2
The Polk County Board of Supervisors rejected the recommendation of the Compensation Board for a 3 percent salary increase for elected officials. The board, by unanimous vote, opted for no salary increase. “Many local and …
Read MoreSee you later, Saturday mail?
If the U.S. Postal Service, which is hemorrhaging money, has its way, the agency will cut service to five days per week by eliminating Saturday service as a cost-saving measure, CNNMoney.com reported. According to a …
Read MoreBBB offers advice for the breached
Business been breached? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering advice. Data breaches at businesses are on the rise and are getting plenty of attention in the news thanks to a cyber attack targeting 2,500 …
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