Archive for January 2011
Hoelscher named director of state-federal relations office
Gov. Terry Branstad announced today that Williams native Doug Hoelscher will serve as the director of the Iowa Office of State-Federal Relations in Washington, D.C.
Hoelscher previously served as the White House liaison and executive …
Read MoreState extends Iowa Interactive contract
The state of Iowa has extended its contract with Iowa Interactive LLC to provide services through the state’s official website, Iowa.gov.
The contract includes a one-year renewal ending in March 2012.
Iowa Interactive runs on …
Read MoreHewlett-Packard, Pioneer projects approved
The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) board of directors this morning approved financial incentives for two major expansion projects in Greater Des Moines.
The board awarded $600,000 in direct financial assistance to Hewlett-Packard Co. …
Read MorePappajohn launches business plan competition
John Pappajohn has announced the launch of the 2011 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition, designed to provide support for outstanding business plans.
The first prize winner will receive $25,000, second will receive $15,000 and …
Read MoreCanstruction event date announced
The American Institute of Architects Iowa chapter announced today that the 2011 Central Iowa Canstruction event will be held on March 26 in the Capital Square atrium.
Local architects, designers, engineers and students are challenged …
Read MoreWeb Health Awards sets entry deadline
The entry deadline for the Health Information Resource Center’s Web Health Awards is Feb. 18.
The entry fee is $58. Winners receive a one-year license to use the program’s winners’ logo for marketing and promotional …
Read MoreCapital Crossroads assessment lays out challenges for future development
Des Moines has outlined the good and the bad; the next step is to make a plan, officials said at a public meeting on Wednesday.
Alex Pearlstein, director of projects with Atlanta-based Market Street Services …
Read MoreHealthcare overhaul repealed by House
The healthcare debate has been reopened, but a vote yesterday is unlikely to change anything.
The House of Representatives voted yesterday to repeal President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul.
For Republicans, it was an opportunity to …
Read MoreJustice selection challenge dismissed
U.S. District Judge Robert Pratt granted Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s request to dismiss a legal challenge of Iowa’s judicial retention system.
Four Iowa plaintiffs filed a request on Dec. 8 for a temporary restraining …
Read MoreCentral Iowa Artists Coop gallery to close
The Central Iowa Artists Coop gallery located in Merle Hay Mall will close on Jan. 30, co-owner Dana Barre said.
Thirty Central Iowa artists have sold their works through the gallery, which Barre launched with …
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