Archive for September 2010
Iowa Sister States hosts delegation from Russia
Iowa Sister States is hosting a delegation from Stavropol Krai, Russia, through Sept. 25. The delegation is made up of civic and government leaders from cities across the region. While in Des Moines, the delegation …
Read MoreSluggish recovery can’t cure unemployment woes
A U.S. recovery is under way but at such a moderate pace that painfully high unemployment rates will persist for some time, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said today. It said the damage …
Read MoreHealth-care reform could boost drug stocks
Dear Mr. Berko:
Our broker of the past 26 years (you and he know each other) had me invest $93,000 in six different pipeline master limited partnerships in early 2009, and you know how well …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Dawniece Trumbo
Tell me about Wildwood Hills.
The basic purpose of Wildwood Hills is strengthening the community and transforming lives through giving kids healing, hope and God’s unconditional love. At-risk youths are what we mainly focus on. …
Read MoreBanking on a win
In a bank headquarters that could double as a ski lodge, Jeffrey Rose is looking uphill.
The building is home to First Bank. It is all stone and rich wood with a gas-fed fireplace in …
Read MoreRebuilding Together works to fix up homes
Rebuilding Together often draws comparisons with Habitat for Humanity, though it takes a slightly different approach.
Rather than building new homes, volunteers for the nonprofit organization improve existing homes.
“Our model is to keep home-owners …
Read More‘Normal’ won’t be back
Sales people are desperate to SELL something – but customers want to BUY. These days, fewer customers are “wanting.”
Selling versus buying is still the biggest gap in the world of sales and marketing. And …
Read MoreAre you boring them?
When was the last time you told a friend about an experience that was absolutely ordinary? A meal that was good. Customer service that was adequate. Nothing really wrong, but nothing special either.
We sure …
Read MoreGrand View sees enrollment grow through sports
When leaders at Grand View University decided to try to find ways to increase enrollment at the university, they found a simple answer:
Focus on athletic programs.
The school’s football and wrestling teams have grown …
Read MoreGrimes’ plan lays out vision for the future
With the adoption of a new comprehensive plan, the work of implementing the city of Grimes’ long-term vision can begin.
On Sept. 14, the Grimes City Council voted unanimously to approve the 113-page document, which …
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