Archive for August 2011
Last chance to register for AAF luncheon
Consumer behavior expert Dan Hill, author and president of Sensory Logic Inc., will be the guest speaker at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Des Moines’ luncheon on Thursday.
The event, titled “The Emotional Impact …
Read MoreNorwalk set to cut ribbon on City Hall building
The city of Norwalk will host a ribbon cutting from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow night to acknowledge the reopening of its renovated City Hall, 705 North Ave.
The building will house offices for city …
Read MoreMetaBank recognized by national organization
MetaBank has been recognized as a top performer by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).
MetaBank was named to the “ICBA 400” list, based on 2010 year-end earnings. The ICBA recognizes top performers across …
Read MoreBLOG: Just believe
‘Sell first and ask questions later’
U.S. stocks continued their steep decline this afternoon, with all three major stock indexes down between 3 and 4 percent, CNNMoney reported.
Experts say the downgrade by itself shouldn’t matter — that it was expected …
Read MoreNo tax holiday during FAA shutdown, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has decided that travelers who flew during the recent partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) won’t get a tax refund, MarketWatch reported.
The FAA reauthorization bill that Congress …
Read MoreCouncil to vote on YWCA demolition bid
A Michigan company has submitted the lowest bid to demolish all but the skywalk and first-floor structure of the former YWCA at 717 Grand Ave. The Des Moines City Council will be asked today to …
Read MoreScience Center announces extended hours during the State Fair
The Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) is extending hours of operation from Aug. 11-21 during the Iowa State Fair. The hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. …
Read MoreSmartyPig launches location-based application for mobile devices
SmartyPig has added a free location-based rewards application for iPhone and Android users. The applications allows users to find cash-back rewards by category and location with map-based browsing and see real-time balance details, transaction history …
Read MoreState Medicaid director selected for development program
Iowa Medicaid Director Jennifer Vermeer has been chosen to participate in the yearlong Medicaid Leadership Institute, an advanced professional development program managed by the Center for Health Care Strategies and funded by the Robert Wood …
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