Archive for March 2012
ISU researchers receive money for energy study
ISU researchers receive money for energy study
Three Iowa State University professors have received a $1.7 award from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a new approach for scheduling and pricing electric power. Sarah…Read More
Sauer-Danfoss reinstates quarterly dividends
Sauer-Danfoss reinstates quarterly dividends
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. yesterday announced that its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of 35 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31. The dividend is payable on…Read More
China’s slowing growth send stocks tumbling
China’s slowing growth send stocks tumbling
Concerns over China’s slowing growth sent stocks tumbling Tuesday, Reuters reported. China raised fuel prices for the second time in less than six weeks, while BHP Billiton Ltd…Read More
Iowa employers nominated for Department of Defense award
Iowa employers nominated for Department of Defense award
Fifty-six Iowa Guard and Reserve members nominated their employers for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, given out by the Employer Support of the…Read More
Women’s NCAA basketball regional championships to bring 24,000
Women’s NCAA basketball regional championships to bring 24,000
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women’s Basketball Regional Championships will take place March 24 to 27. One of the regionals tournaments will be held at…Read More
Toro plans a move to Ankeny
Toro plans a move to Ankeny
By Kent Darr
The Ankeny City Council will have a public hearing April 2 to consider a variety of development incentives for the proposed Toro Co. distribution…Read More
AT&T expands program aimed at decreasing high school dropout rate
AT&T expands program aimed at decreasing high school dropout rate
AT&T Inc. announced a $250 million expansion of a campaign aimed at decreasing high school dropout rates. Iowa schools are encouraged to apply for grants…Read More
Downtown Chamber to host luncheon discussing The Tomorrow Plan
The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce is holding its first luncheon of the year this Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event will discuss The Tomorrow Plan and will take place at …
Read MoreCarwash product show to take place March 23-24
Carwash product show to take place March 23-24
The Heartland Carwash Association’s (HCA) Annual Product and Equipment Show will take place March 23- 24 at The Meadows Events Conference Center in Altoona. Exhibitors and attendees…Read More