Archive for April 2011
A Closer Look: Katie Wengert
Tell me about yourself.
I grew up in Des Moines. My parents are very civic-minded; my mom in particular has been really involved in the arts. She founded Des Moines Ballet in the late 1970s …
Read MoreIt’s a deal
Kate Altmaier liked the idea of Groupon when a friend recommended it to her.
She was far from the only person to like the idea, and the company she works for, Webspec Design LLC, is …
Read MoreUrbandale moves toward approval of R&R development
The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the first plat for R&R Realty Group’s Highland Pointe Office Park, a future development that has been key to the completion of Plum Drive.
In addition, the …
Read MoreRating agency: Principal sheltered by ‘narrow economic moat’
Principal Financial Group Inc. has created a “narrow economic moat” that allows it to score better than most life insurance companies with Morningstar Inc., the Chicago-based investment research firm.
In a March 28 report, Morningstar …
Read MoreProgram aims to make students aware of debt before loan application
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. wants college students to know the ramifications of borrowing too much.
The nonprofit organization announced a program through its online loan application process that will show students how much debt …
Read MoreBills offer some help for business
As we’ve noted, the Iowa Legislature could be a lot more sharply focused on jobs and the economy. However, some business-related bills that were passed by the Senate were being considered by the House of …
Virginia auto dealer buys former Lithia Motors site
In February, CarMax Auto Superstores Inc., a subsidiary of CarMax Inc., purchased a 7.5-acre parcel at 10315 Hickman Road in Urbandale, and the auto dealer could move forward this spring with its planned construction of …