Archive for June 2011
Filling the giving gap
Steve Zumbach has been in Des Moines for 35 years, and he has seen a lot of change for the better.
Zumbach, an attorney at Belin McCormick P.C. and chair of United Way of Central …
Read MoreGreece and European Union need to part ways
Dear Mr. Berko:
One short question, and I hope you can give a short answer. Can you please explain this Greek problem and why it’s so difficult for the European banks to agree on rescue …
Read MoreIs Dr Pepper stock peppy?
Dear Mr. Berko:
In January 2009, I bought 200 Dr Pepper shares at $29. My kids drink Mott’s and Hawaiian Punch by the case, so my husband thinks I should buy 100 more shares for …
Read MoreOUR VIEW: Search for cuts finds ethanol
You know the nation’s ideas about spending are changing when Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley supports a reduction in the tax incentives for ethanol.
As Republicans in particular look for ways to cut the nation’s budget, …
Read MoreCredit unions surpass thrifts in total assets
For the first time in history, the total assets of U.S. credit unions have surpassed those of thrifts, making credit unions the second-largest financial system behind banks. As of March 31, U.S. credit unions collectively …
Read MoreMay Building Permits City of West Des Moines
Small Business Administration Loans Approved in May
Science Center board selects interim president
The Science Center of Iowa has selected Art Wittmack to lead the organization as the nonprofit organization’s board of directors looks for a permanent leader to replace outgoing President and CEO Paul Jennings. Wittmack, who …
Read MoreDunker tapped to Iowa Restaurant Association
Jessica Dunker has been selected to serve at president and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association, a 78-year-old trade group representing more than 6,000 restaurants in the state. Dunker, who had been a consultant to …
Read MoreBustos to leave Iowa Health, make Congressional bid
Cheri Bustos, vice president of communications with Iowa Health System, plans to resign that position to pursue a bid for the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, the Quad-Cities Times reported. “My plan is …
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