Archive for April 2011
Unemployment insurance claims up
A report from the U.S. Department of Labor today said initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 27,000 in the week ended April 9 to a seasonally adjusted rate of 412,000, Reuters reported.
The rise …
Read MoreMercy Clinics to partner with national firm on health coach program
Mercy Clinics Inc. announced this morning that it has formed an exclusive collaboration with The Advisory Board Co., a leading international health-care research and technology services firm, to develop a physician office-based health coach (POHC) …
Read MoreGeithner: Fiscal confidence still exists for United States
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said financial markets have “confidence” in U.S. government finances as politicians seek to narrow the budget deficit, Bloomberg reported.
There is “a lot of confidence in markets that the American political …
Read MoreDMACC announces tuition increase
The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) board of directors has approved a 4.8 percent tuition increase.
The increase, from $125 per credit hour to $131 per credit hour, will be effective next fall at …
Read MoreYPC to honor Okland
The Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will hold its monthly happy hour tonight at 6 p.m. at Cattoors on Grand, 1306 Grand Ave., West Des Moines.
The group will honor the life of Ashley Okland, who …
Read MoreBalls start new construction company
Darrell and Rick Ball announced yesterday they have formed a new construction company, BallTeam Construction LLC.
The business will be managed by Rick Ball and will focus on construction projects for individual and corporate clients. …
Read MoreMeredith’s Traditional Home launches online magazine
Meredith Corp.’s Traditional Home magazine announced the launch of Trad Home, a new online shelter publication.
Trad Home will feature all original content intended for the next generation of designers, the company said in a …
Read MoreHands on
Scott Rohden, co-owner with Tim Thelen of The Lutherie Shop, goes through the paces of fret work on an acoustic guitar. Click here to read story…
Read MoreKeep it simple
Steve Pennington offers low prices on split-bamboo fly rods by following a no-frills business model. Click here to read story.…
Read MoreMars’ mission to provide better bean
Larry James Jr., owner of Mars Café at 2318 University Ave. in Des Moines, and Daniel Bosman, a barista at the Drake neighborhood restaurant, talk about their new coffee roaster while demonstrating how to make …
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