Archive for January 2012
Science Center to host Egyptologist
Science Center to host Egyptologist
International archaeologist and Egyptologist Ana Tavares will visit the Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) Feb. 15-18 as part of a new Scientist in Residence program.…Read More
Equitable Building purchased, ready for a rehab
The Equitable Building will open next year as a mix of commercial and residential units, according to the website of a Missouri company that also is rehabilitating the Des Moines Building.
Foutch Bros., a real …
Read MoreTake our Poll: In 2012, Iowa’s economy will…
Take our Poll:
In 2012, I believe the Iowa economy will… a.) Improve dramatically b.) Improve slightly c.) Remain about the same d.) Regress slightly e.) Regress dramatically In 2012, I believe the Iowa economy…Read MoreObama renews call for ‘Buffett Rule’ in State of the Union
Obama renews call for ‘Buffett Rule’ in State of the Union
President Barack Obama used his election-year State of the Union address to issue a loud call for economic equality based on “responsibility from everybody,”…Read More
U.S. trucking firms see jump in tonnage hauled
U.S. trucking firms see jump in tonnage hauled
Freight tonnage hauled on America’s highways jumped into the fast lane in December, according to the American Trucking Association (ATA). The association’s seasonally adjusted For-Hire…Read More
Broadlawns invests in 3-D mammography device
Broadlawns invests in 3-D mammography device
Broadlawns Medical Center announced that it now offers a three-dimensional breast cancer screening device at its mammography center. The hospital is the first in Iowa to offer breast tomosynthesis…Read More
Partnership to host advocacy day at Capitol
Partnership to host advocacy day at Capitol
The Greater Des Moines Partnership and its regional affiliated chambers of commerce and business organizations will host a day of advocacy at the Iowa Statehouse on Feb. 2…Read More
American Equity annuity sales up 9 percent; earnings scheduled
American Equity annuity sales up 9 percent; earnings scheduled
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.’s annual annuity sales grew 9 percent in 2011 compared with the previous year, the company announced yesterday. The West Des…Read More
SBDC board elects new members
SBDC board elects new members
Two Greater Des Moines residents were among five people recently elected to the Iowa Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) State Advisory Board. Terry Vorbrich, acting economic development administrator for the…Read More