Archive for May 2012
Modest economic improvement in April
Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s national activity index rose to 0.11 in April from -0.44 in March. Of the four broad categories of economic indicators that make up …
Read MoreSymposium will focus on teachers
Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and state Department of Education Director Jason Glass today announced that they will host the Iowa Teacher and Principal Leadership symposium Aug. 3 at Drake University. The event …
Read MoreHere’s a big deal
Eaton Corp. agreed to buy Cooper Industries plc, a maker of electrical distribution equipment, in a transaction valued at $11.8 billion to expand its power management business and tap into the U.S. housing recovery, Bloomberg …
Read MoreTechnology tripped Facebook’s first day of trading
Nasdaq OMX Group Inc., under scrutiny after transactions involving shares of Facebook Inc. were plagued by delays and mishandled orders on the company’s first day of trading, blamed “poor design” in the software it uses …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines companies receive state development funds
West Des Moines-based Submittal Exchange LLC and Indianola-based AGiTV Inc. are among 11 Iowa companies that received grants last week from the Iowa Economic Development Authority board. Submittal Exchange received $150,000 in direct financial assistance …
Read MoreKrause retires from insurance company board
William Krause, chairman of Kum & Go LC, has retired from the Petroleum Marketers Management Insurance Co. (PMMIC) board, the Urbandale-based company said today. In honor of his retirement, a $10,000 contribution was made to …
Read MoreMidAmerican solar project under way
MidAmerican Solar and First Solar Inc. announced that they have installed the first solar panel on what they say is the largest solar project in the world. When completed, the 550-megawatt project will include nearly …
Read MoreLargest events coming to the metro area, week of May 28
Iowa’s Distance Classic 6/2/2012 6/2/2012 33000 Downtown Des Moines Ankeny
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BERKO: Despite hiccup, Monsanto a good long-term pick
Dear Mr. Berko:
Early last year, you recommended Monsanto Co. I bought 50 shares for my IRA and 50 shares for my wife’s IRA at $66. We are a little bit ahead, but I have …
Read MoreBranstad to participate in China trade mission
Gov. Terry Branstad announced Friday that he will participate in a trade mission to China from May 29 through June 5.
Branstad’s trip results from an invitation the governor accepted from Chinese Vice President Xi …
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