Archive for July 2011
City to host public meeting on tax abatement for residential construction
The city of Des Moines will host a public meeting on Aug. 9 about tax abatement for new residential construction and residential improvements.
The city’s tax abatement arrangement will expire on Dec. 31, and the …
Read MoreAmerican Equity to hold Aug. 4 conference call
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced that it has revised the time for its conference call to discuss second-quarter results.
The call will be at 9 a.m. on Aug. 4. American Equity plans to …
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service to look at closing offices
The U.S. Postal Service today is set to release a list of 3,653 post offices that could be shut down, CNNMoney reported.
These locations will be studied for possible closure, a spokesperson said. Most post …
Read MoreRetailers not yet investing much in tablet computers
Retailers have been slow to keep up with tablet computer shopping behavior, Mobile Commerce Daily reported.
A new study by Forrester Research shows that the average company is investing just $14,000 on tablet commerce tools. …
Read MoreDsm to hold unveiling
Dsm magazine will hold an unveiling party for its August/September/October issue tonight.
The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Iowa State Bank, 2301 128th St., Urbandale. Unveiling and comments will take …
Read MoreFood inflation isn’t going away
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said today that food inflation will persist in 2012, with prices expected to increase 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent, MarketWatch reported.
The cost of food at supermarkets and restaurants …
Read MoreDebt limit plans of the day
House Speaker John Boehner’s two-step debt limit plan would raise the U.S. borrowing limit by up to $1 trillion and later by $1.6 trillion, Bloomberg reported, based on interviews with Republican Party aides.
The plan …
Read MoreInternational demand for Iowa ag products remains strong
Iowa remains the No. 2 state for agriculture exports, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said today, citing a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “International demand remains strong, and our corn, soybeans and …
Read MoreMeredith says marketing program will guarantee increased sales
Meredith Corp. said today that it has launched a marketing product that will guarantee an increase in sales for advertisers. The Meredith Engagement Dividend is based on a study that used Nielsen’s Homescan offering and …
Read MorePrincipal gives $250,000 for Children & Families of Iowa capital campaign
Principal Financial Group Inc. has awarded a $250,000 grant to Children & Families of Iowa’s capital campaign. The funds will be used on major enhancements to all seven Des Moines area facilities, including the replacement …
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