Archive for March 2011
Spirits bill could generate revenue
Gov. Terry Branstad signed House File 617 into law yesterday. The measure allows gas stations and convenience stores to sell spirits without previous restrictions such as a separate room and cash register.
License fees will …
Read MoreMcGuire named to national healthcare research council
Dr. Andrea McGuire has been named to the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality.
McGuire is the chief medical officer and vice president of medical and network management and risk selection at American …
Read MoreCargill deal could provide jobs in Webster County
Cargill Inc. announced Wednesday that it has purchased Tate & Lyle plc’s corn wet mill ethanol plant in Fort Dodge.
The facility has the ability to grind 150,000 bushels of corn per day and produce …
Read MoreGoogle takes a page out of Facebook’s book
Google Inc. will begin allowing users to personally endorse search results and Web pages in its latest attempt to stave off rival Facebook Inc., Reuters reported.
The “+1” button, similar to Facebook’s “like” button, will …
Read MoreQuinn: Budget-cutting governors have it wrong
For governors cutting education and health care and going after public-sector employees to balance budgets, here’s a message from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn: You’re wrong. Not mistaken, not misinformed.
“Just plain wrong,” said Quinn, 62, …
Read MoreWalters company files for bankruptcy
A Des Moines lender wants a federal bankruptcy judge to appoint a trustee to manage property owned by Griz Lee L.C., a company managed by developer Randall Walters. Griz Lee filed to reorganize its finances …
Read MoreGoogle picks Kansas City, Kan., to test ultra-fast broadband
The yearlong wait is over: Google Inc. announced today that it has chosen to deploy its ultra-fast broadband network in Kansas City, Kan. Google will provide broadband Internet access to the city with speeds of …
Read MoreSenator moves to delay new debit card fee rules
A battle over the fees that banks charge merchants for debit cards intensified Wednesday after Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana maneuvered for quick action on his legislation imposing a two-year delay for new government …
Read MoreMulticultural Reception to be held March 31
Hy-Vee Inc., the Iowa Careers Consortium and the Greater Des Moines Partnership are sponsoring a Multicultural Reception on March 31 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hy-Vee Conference Center, 5820 Westown Parkway in West …
Read MoreCanstruction event donates 15,000 pounds of food
Nearly 15,000 pounds of food were donated to the Food Bank of Iowa following the annual Central Iowa Canstruction competition held March 26 at Capital Square. Ten teams of Iowa architects and others gathered to …
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