Archive for January 2011
Culver touts Iowa’s economic achievements
Iowa is “leading the nation out of the recession,” Gov. Chet Culver told the Iowa General Assembly in his final Condition of the State address this morning.
“Our job creation and workforce development efforts …
Westgate to redevelop Kruidenier building for office user
The investment group managed by state Sen. Jack Hatch plans to turn the former Kruidenier Cadillac dealership building at 1408 Locust St. into office space.
On Monday, four days after the Des Moines Social …
Iowa State to purchase Iowa Veterinary Specialties
Iowa State University, through a nonprofit business entity, will purchase Des Moines-based Iowa Veterinary Specialties (IVS) to form a partnership with the university’s Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The …
Read MoreDrake announces major donations
Drake University today announced two gifts totaling $4.5 million as part of its distinctlyDrake fundraising campaign, which puts the total at over $80 million raised out of the $200 million goal for the capital campaign. …
Read MoreCownie named director of cultural affairs
Gov.-elect Terry Branstad today named Mary Cownie as the director of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs for his administration.
Cownie was born and raised in Des Moines before serving in the Office of Presidential …
Read MoreFarm Bureau announces legislative priorities
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) yesterday announced its priorities for the 2011 legislative session.
Top on the list is a fiscally responsible budget to ensure a sound economy for the state. Another top priority …
Read MoreWells Fargo acquires JFK
Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc. announced today that it acquired Overland Park, Kan.-based JFK Consulting Group LLC.
The acquisition closed on Nov. 29. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. JFK Consulting provides employee …
Read MoreVerizon to sell the iPhone
Verizon Wireless and Apple Inc. announced that the iPhone 4 will be available on the Verizon network beginning Feb. 10. Currently, the iPhone is only available through AT&T Inc., and accounted for 80 percent of …
Read MoreVideo: A Closer Look – Shannon Baird
Shannon Baird will lead the Iowa operation of JE Dunn Construction Group Inc. She discusses her plans for the company’s business expansion in the state and increased involvement in Greater Des Moines.…
Read MoreMobile broadband usage expected to double this year
Planning to join the mobile Internet ranks in 2011? You’re not alone.
Mobile broadband subscriptions are on track to surpass 1 billion in 2011, according to a report by mobile network gear maker Ericsson.
Broadband …
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