Archive for May 2012
MetLife releases plan to grow business internationally
Principal to repurchase stock
Principal Financial Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it will repurchase up to $200 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.
The company also announced a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share on its common …
Read MoreArts Festival looking for volunteers for end of June
The Des Moines Arts Festival is looking for volunteers to help with the three-day festival in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park.
Volunteer shifts are available each day through the festival, held June 22-24.
Volunteers …
Read MoreLeadership Network announces new board of directors
The Des Moines Leadership Network has announced its new board of directors for the 2012-2013 year.
Randy Knudtson, an Iowa Realty Inc. agent, steps down as president and will serve as immediate past president.
Jeff …
Read MoreIowaBiz blog: Equity is king
Mass layoffs up in April nationally, decline in Iowa
Group calls for currency manipulation rules
Ankeny approves interim city manager
The Ankeny City Council voted unanimously last night to name Assistant City Manager Jim Spradling as the interim city manager while the city continues to look for a replacement for retiring City Manager Carl Metzger. …
Read More48 Hour Film Project registration now open
Registration is now open for 48 Hour Film Project’s eighth annual competition in Des Moines, to be held July 27 – 29 at the Des Moines Art Center.
The competition, held in 115 cities acround …
Read MoreIRS to close offices in effort to be more efficient, cut costs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will close 43 offices across the U.S., to save on rent costs, which is projected to save $17.2 million. None of the offices that are closing have walk-in tax help …
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