Archive for August 2010
Habitat for Humanity builds hands-on homes
Sorry, Dyersville, but your city isn’t the only Iowa community with a “Field of Dreams.”
For 10 families that once could only dream about owning their own homes, an abandoned ballfield on Des Moines’ southeast …
Read MoreBroadway hit brings more than entertainment
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines posted big numbers with its run of “Jersey Boys,” and the nonprofit organization’s leader said even more money spilled over into the economy of the broader community.
The …
Read MoreRegulators probe insurers’ life payout practices
Should a life insurance beneficiary opt for a lump-sum payment or ask the company to hold the funds for him or her? The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is examining whether insurers are providing …
Pick a continent and go
Last winter during one of our many life-threatening but character-building blizzards, I was struggling through deep snow and howling winds on my way to the firewood supply.
As everything started to fade to black – …
Read MoreThe company’s great, but don’t buy the stock
Dear Mr. Berko:
I’ve been looking at buying Kimberly-Clark, because our family consumes so many of its products. When we were overseas, we saw its products in almost every country. I know about its excellent …
Read MoreWhat does the future hold?
In my attempt to juggle a career with motherhood (both with only moderate success), I find little time to ponder the future.
No, I’m not referring to my career path in 10 years or my …
Read MoreSpecial interests vs. justice
When the U.S. Supreme Court decided that corporations and unions have the right to spend money in support of political candidates, many citizens were displeased. However, a recent study makes it clear that special interests …
Bland logo a no-go
I was standing in an office supply store recently and noticed its “let us design your logo” display. And there they were – row after row of the painfully trite visuals that business owners seem …
Read MoreFinancial aid agencies retool under new rules
Student loan organizations in Iowa are adjusting to a recently enacted federal law that significantly changes how federal student loans are originated and administered.
The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, signed by …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Rob Dixon
What made you decide to return to Iowa?
It was a family-driven decision. My wife (Lizzy) and I have an 18-month-old son (Louie), and our families are both in Iowa. We just decided it would …
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