Europe makes them gloomy

By user | July 16, 2012 |

American companies are scaling back plans to hire workers, and a rising share of firms believe the European debt crisis is taking a bite out of their sales, according to a survey of business economists, …

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Citigroup income down, profits up

By user | July 16, 2012 |

Citigroup Inc., the third-biggest U.S. bank, reported second-quarter profits that beat analysts’ estimates on revenue from advising on mergers and underwriting stocks and bonds, Bloomberg reported. Net income declined 12 percent to $2.95 billion, or …

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Tomorrow Plan holds ‘future fair’

By user | July 13, 2012 |

The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates will host The Tomorrow Plan’s first future fair – Choose Tomorrow – on Aug. 2 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Shelley Poticha, director of the office of sustainable …

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I wireless appoints new CEO

By user | July 13, 2012 |

Regional wireless communication provider i wireless announced Craven Shumaker as its new president and CEO effective July 16. 

Shumaker previously served in executive leadership posts at Sprint Nextel Corp.. In his time with Sprint Nextel, …

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Fair food stand adds another big burger to menu

By user | July 13, 2012 |

Iowa State Fair food stand The Bird’s Nest is introducing a new specialty hamburger at this year’s fair.

Following the ways of its predecessor, the Gigantor, which is a one-pound hamburger served between two grilled cheese …

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IEDA doles out $15.7 million

By user | July 13, 2012 |

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded $15.7 million in community development block grants to 45 communities across the state to support community investment projects. 

The federally funded grants were awarded for community facilities, flood prevention, infrastructure …

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