Archive for September 2010
Let me rephrase that
Sometimes, when National Public Radio gets bogged down in a report on the folk art of Bulgaria, and the music stations are all on commercials, I like to switch to sports talk radio.
It’s a …
Read MoreDMARC program to help families access food assistance
In an initiative to help more low-income families in Greater Des Moines access food assistance benefits, the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) will launch a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach Project. Beginning next …
InformationWeek 500 lists local companies
Three Central Iowa-based companies have been named to the InformationWeek 500 list for 2010. FBL Financial Group Inc., Iowa Health System and Principal Financial Group Inc. each made the list, which is now in its …
Iowa Cubs 2010 season
For the sixth time in the past seven years, more than a half-million baseball fans went through the gates of Principal Park to watch the Iowa Cubs during the 2010 season. The I-Cubs’ attendance figure …
Read MoreAmerica wants an obesity drug, but not this one
Dear Mr. Berko:
My broker has recommended that I buy 1,500 shares of Vivus, a biopharmaceutical company that has the patent on a new obesity drug that actually works. I know that obesity is responsible …
Read MoreManaging your money manager
Dear Mr. Berko:
We have a large sum of money, and as you suggested, we have been interviewing several recommended money managers and taking notes. One of the men we met is with Merrill Lynch/Bank …
Read MoreLet’s cut back; you go first
If Tea Party candidates are elected in November, we’ll be realistic and not expect them to dramatically change Washington, D.C., overnight.
But if this movement keeps its momentum for a few years, eventually we should …
Read MoreFormer Saturn of Des Moines property sold
RJW LLC, a limited liability corporation managed by Rich Willis, has purchased the former Saturn of Des Moines dealership property at 9900 Hickman Road in Clive.
Polk County land records show that RJW paid $2.9 …
Read MoreRotary International president to speak in West Des Moines
Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith will visit West Des Moines next month to speak about the importance of youths in Rotary service.
On Oct. 23, the Rotary Club of Greater Des Moines will host the …
Read MoreBob Brown takes over Saturn service function
Bob Brown Auto recently became the only General Motors-authorized Saturn service provider in Central Iowa.
General Motors announced last year that it would discontinue manufacturing Saturn vehicles. As a result, Saturn of Des Moines joined …
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