Archive for September 2010
Corn, soybean production up
Corn production in the United States was forecast at 13.16 billion bushels, up slightly from 13.11 billion bushels in 2009, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report. FoodBusinessNews.net reported that the forecast for soybean …
Read MoreRockettes to rock Wells Fargo Arena
The 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular is coming to Des Moines, Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today. Featuring the Radio City Rockettes, the 78-year-old holiday extravaganza will land at Wells Fargo Arena for four performances, …
Read MoreWork for referrals
The definition of “referral” will surprise you, and at the same time make you understand why you don’t get as many as you expect or ask for.
The definition of “referral” is: risk.
Do you …
Read MoreObama pushes for business tax credits
Coming off a push for health-care reform that stressed political unity, President Barack Obama on Wednesday drew stark partisan lines as he laid out a plan to spur business growth, according to Business First of …
Read MoreUnemployment insurance numbers down
There were 451,000 initial jobless claims filed in…Read More
Couche-Tard could sell stores if successful
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said Wednesday it will sell convenience stores and service stations in 25 locations if it is successful in its hostile takeover of Casey’s General Stores Inc. Canadian-based Couche-Tard said it reached an …
Read MoreState universities report increased enrollment
The three Regent universities released enrollment data for fall of 2010 yesterday. Overall enrollment at Iowa State is a record-breaking 28,682 students, a 2.6 percent increase over the record set last fall. Iowa State set …
Read MoreMeredith announces executive promotions
Meredith Corporation announced yesterday a series of executive promotions, announced by Meredith National Media Group president Tom Harty. Six people were given executive vice president roles and five more were named senior vice presidents.
-Andy …
Read MoreBoard approves funding for alternative energy project
The Iowa Power Fund Board approved funding for Fiberight-Blairstown Operating LLC to demonstrate how non-homogeneous municipal solid waste(MSW) can be converted into alternative energy. The project, which will cost a projected $7 million, received a …
Read MoreConvenience store giant makes play for Casey’s
7-Eleven Inc. is the new player on the block in efforts to take over Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores Inc., the Wall Street Journal reported this afternoon, citing sources familiar with the offer. On Tuesday, Casey’s …
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