Archive for July 2012
CNN president to resign at end of the year
Jim Walton, longtime president of CNN, will leave the company at the end of the year, CNNMoney reported, saying the company needed “a new leader who brings a different perspective, different experiences and a new …
Read MoreCOSC certifies three companies
Since its March launch, the Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC) has certified three companies through its COSC Evergreen certification program, which measures the impact of sustainable choices made by individuals within their professional, civic and social …
Read MoreNFIB, Latham push for tax-cut extension
Extending the Bush-era tax cuts for high-income individuals would do a lot to reduce uncertainty among small business owners, Congressman Tom Latham told a gathering of mostly retired business owners this morning in Urbandale.
Not …
Read MoreDes Moines, DC groups merge
A Des Moines organization that helps Americans get involved with people from other countries is merging with a Washington, D.C. group that mobilizes American businesses and workers to help create economic growth abroad.
The U.S. …
Read MorePrincipal Financial Group profits down in second quarter
Principal Financial Group Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $216.3 million, down from $229 million a year earlier. The company was hurt by lower operating earnings from its retirement and investor services segment, Reuters reported.
Second-quarter net income fell …
Read MoreWest Bank reports increase in net income
West Bancorporation Inc., parent company of West Bank, reported a net income of $8.36 million, or 48 cents per share, for the first half of 2012, up from a year ago, when it stood at $6.07 …
Read MoreVolunteers harvest produce for food pantry
A group of volunteers will travel to the Rinehart Family Farm outside Boone to harvest half a mile of produce as part of the Greater Des Moines Buy Fresh Buy Local’s Go the Distance project. …
Read MoreThe history of Walnut Street
Long before city buses dominated Walnut Street and a Walgreen Co. pharmacy was the only retailer left standing, the street was a lively, bustling cultural center. Here’s a look back at Walnut Street’s history as …
Read MoreBreathing life back into Walnut Street
This November, DART Central Station will open, driving out the buses and the transit mall that have occupied most of Walnut Street for the last 30 years.
With the buses gone, the street, which is …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Louie Laurent
Louie Laurent knew in college that he wanted to start an advertising agency. He got his chance 25 years ago when he started Zimmerman, Laurent & Richardson Inc. (now known as ZLR Ignition) along with …
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