Archive for September 2010
Heid: Privatize Fannie and Freddie’s loan guarantees
The U.S. government should gradually hand Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s loan guarantee functions to private companies, a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. senior executive said Tuesday. In testimony prepared for a House Financial Services …
Read MoreIowa receives $3.5 million broadband grant
Iowa will expand its efforts to improve high-speed Internet service across the state with the help of a new federal grant of $3.5 million. Connect Iowa announced Tuesday it was awarded the funds as part …
Read MoreCredit union executives elected to board
Three Central Iowa credit union executives were among 12 members elected to the Iowa Credit Union League board of directors last week, the organization announced Tuesday. Michael Whittie, president of Federal Employees Credit Union in …
Read MoreGrocery stores to collect donations for food pantries
Volunteers will be accepting food and cash contributions at area grocery stores on Oct. 2, Oct. 9 and Oct. 16 for the Des Moines Area Religious Council’s Emergency Food Pantry. Participating retailers include Dahl’s Foods, …
Read MoreTechnology companies have busy start to week
It was a busy day in the technology industry yesterday, as a number of tech companies made news – even about not making news.
A Pew Research Center report said Microsoft Corp. has fallen off …
Read MoreHousehold incomes fall as home prices rise at slower pace
Household incomes fell in 2009 for the second year in a row, while home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace in July from a year ago.
The Washington Post reported fewer …
Read MoreDepartment of Public Health given $3 million grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Substance Abuse Treatment has awarded a $3,352,000 grant to the Iowa Department of Public Health.
The department will use the money to fund a project …
Read MoreIndianola partners with Bravo
The Indianola City Council approved a 28E agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines, joining 10 other governments in Greater Des Moines that provide a portion of their hotel and motel tax revenues to Bravo.
Bravo …
Read MoreKCCI wins three Emmy Awards
KCCI television won three Regional Emmy Awards from the Upper Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The station won an Emmy for the categories of Weather: Continuing Coverage, Sports: Program …
Read MoreCouncil Bluffs bridge project in running for award
An Iowa Department of Transportation bridge project in Council Bluffs is one of 10 finalists selected to compete in a national competition.
The 24th Street bridge project is competing for the title of 2010 Best …
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