Archive for June 2011
Construction group announces safety and quality construction awards
Master Builders of Iowa has presented its masters award for projects valued at $10 million or more to Neumann Bros. Inc. of Des Moines. Master Builders, a construction industry trade association, said Neumann maintained a …
Read MoreWoodLink merges with Kay Home Products
West Des Moines-based WoodLink Ltd. announced today that it has merged with Kay Home Products of Antioch, Ill. WoodLink, which has been in business since 1988, is a manufacturer and distributor of bird feeders, birdhouses, …
Read MorePrincipal gives grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa announced that it received a $15,000 grant from the Principal Financial Group Foundation.
The grant will help support the organization’s School-Based Mentoring Program. The program matches vulnerable children …
Read MoreDwolla announces release of Grid to protect against fraud
Dwolla Corp. announced today the release of its newest technology, Grid, which is designed to protect against credit card fraud. Dwolla will allow access to core technologies – such as social and location-based payments – …
Read MoreIowa stands No. 13 in freedom rankings, study finds
A new study ranks Iowa as the 13th most-free state in the nation.
The study, released by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, ranks states based on public policies that affect individual economic, social …
Read MorePoll: Economy is still struggling, president isn’t helping
The public opinion boost President Barack Obama received after the killing of Osama bin Laden has dissipated, and Americans’ disapproval of how he is handling the economy and the deficit has reached new highs, the …
Read MoreEvents this week expected to bring up to 70,000 tourists
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau (GDMCVB) is alerting people to expect an influx of tourists in town this week.
The NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships begin on Wednesday and last through …
Read MoreSmartyPig named to ‘Most Brilliant Companies’ list
Entrepreneur magazine has named Des Moines-based SmartyPig LLC to its 100 Most Brilliant Companies list. SmartyPig is one of 10 companies in the “value” category.
SmartyPig is an online banking company that offers clients a …
Read MoreFarmers Mutual Hail Insurance upgraded by A.M. Best
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit rating to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the financial strength rating of “A,” or excellent, for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa.
The outlook for both …
Read MoreMacerich and General Growth make a deal
In a complicated property swap and cash deal, The Macerich Co. has gained control of two regional malls located in the Phoenix metro area, GlobeSt.com reported.
Santa Monica, Calif.-based Macerich bought out Chicago-based General Growth …
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