Archive for February 2011
Rehabbers Club to launch home remodel series
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club is launching “Renovation Boot Camp,” an eight-session seminar series designed to give homeowners the advice, encouragement and resources they need to successfully complete a home makeover project. The classes, which …
Read MoreWells Fargo among lenders that could face penalties
A review of mortgage-servicing practices by U.S. regulators found serious problems with internal controls and staffing levels at 14 companies, including Wells Fargo & Co., which could lead to formal enforcement action, The Wall Street …
Read MoreJobless claims increase nationwide, decrease in Iowa
Unemployment claims increased by 25,000 to 410,000 in the week ended Feb. 12, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Iowa, though, saw 1,061 fewer claims filed.
The total number of …
Read MoreWellmark gives $150,000 to Iowa Food Bank
The Wellmark Foundation has awarded a two-year, $150,000 grant to the Iowa Food Bank Association to implement a project to assist Iowans in applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food …
Read MoreSigler announces new partnerships
Sigler Cos. has been selected by Dutch-based web-to-print network BlueMailCentral as its exclusive provider in the United States.
The deal will give Sigler access to more than 30 countries where BlueMailCentral operates.
Sigler also announced …
Read MoreMidAmerican ranks at top in customer satisfaction study
MidAmerican Energy Co. ranked highest in the Midwest region for overall customer satisfaction among midsize businesses, according to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study.
The study evaluated more than 90 …
Read MoreIDED launches small business resource online
The Iowa Department of Economic Development has launched a new online resource aimed at helping small businesses find financial and technical resources.
The Iowa Small Business Assistance Gateway contains information on registrations, certifications, permits, plan …
Read MoreWinnebago recognized as top seller for 10th year in a row
Forest City-based Winnebago Industries Inc. has been recognized as the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, according to reporting service Statistical Surveys Inc. It’s the 10th consecutive year Winnebago has been at the top.
Winnebago had …
Read MorePrairie Trail clinic takes shape in Ankeny
Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics is building a 14,000-square-foot comprehensive primary care clinic in Ankeny. The new clinic will be located at 2615 S.W. State St. in the Prairie Trail development. Scheduled to open in …
Branstad launches ‘Jobs for Iowa’ tour
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced they will launch a series of town hall meetings beginning Feb. 21, as part of their “Jobs for Iowa” tour.
“We have put forward bold, …
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