Archive for April 2011
Energy program gives money for renewable fuels
The Iowa State Energy Program and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act yesterday awarded three grants totaling $933,000 for renewable fuels causes.
Magellan Pipeline Co. LP will receive $500,000 to install new equipment that will allow …
Read MoreGrassley to receive manufacturing award
The award honors senators and representatives who have demonstrated support for policies that enhance the ability of manufacturers to …
Read MorePaul to announce exploratory committee
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul said on Monday he will form an exploratory committee to consider pursuing the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, Reuters reported.
Paul is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3:45 p.m. today …
Read MoreCivic Center announces 2011-12 lineup
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines yesterday announced the lineup for its 2011-12 season, including three different season ticket packages and non-package presentations of “Wicked” (Nov. 9-Dec. 4) and “Rain: A Tribute to the …
Read MorePork and beef prices are feeding food cost inflation
Food prices will rise 3 to 4 percent this year, due in part to surging costs for pork and beef, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said today.
The increase would be the most since …
Read MoreNew home sales rose 11 percent last month
Sales of new U.S. homes rose in March and the number of properties on the market was its lowest since the 1960s, but further gains will be hampered by stiff competition from a glut of …
Read MoreRockwell CEO to speak at Wells Fargo conference
Clay Jones, president, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Collins Inc. in Cedar Rapids, will address the Wells Fargo Securities 2011 Industrial and Construction Conference at 12:30 p.m. Iowa time on May 10. A live audio …
Read MoreHawthorn Hill receives Nationwide grant
Hawthorn Hill, operator of New Directions Shelter for homeless mothers and their children and The Home Connection transitional housing program for homeless families, said today that it received a $30,000 grant from the Nationwide Insurance …
Read MoreHoiberg to speak at Grand View commencement
Fred Hoiberg, men’s basketball coach at Iowa State University, will be the keynote speaker at Grand View University’s 2011 commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center. Hoiberg also will …
Read MoreDes Moines prepares to give Blank Park Zoo some freedom
The Des Moines City Council will consider a series of actions today, including an $8.7 million financing package, that will give more autonomy to the foundation operating Blank Park Zoo.
Among other actions, the council …
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