Archive for September 2012
Des Moines PR firm joins international group
Hanser & Associates, a Des Moines-based national public relations firm, has joined IPREX, the worldwide corporation of independent public relations and communication agencies. Hanser & Associates, founded in 1996, has been nationally ranked among the top independent …
Read MoreGITOMER: What’s your WOW experience?
Dear Jeffrey,
I recently had a WOW experience that completely coincides with your philosophy on customer loyalty versus satisfaction. Today, I received the following email from Amazon:
“Hello, We noticed that you experienced poor video …
Read MoreCasey’s to purchase 22 Kum & Go stores
Casey’s General Stores Inc. and Kum & Go LC announced today that they have signed an agreement for Casey’s to acquire 22 convenience stores from Kum & Go.
The stores are located in Sigourney, Osceola, …
Read MoreBranstad appoints new public safety commissioner
Gov. Terry Branstad today named K. Brian London as the new commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety. London, 59, begins his duties on Oct. 8. He replaces Larry Noble, who retired from the …
Read MoreWant to improve your golf game? Nike wants to help
Nike continues its pursuit of sporting goods with digital technology. The company obtained a patent on Sept 4 to put data-collecting sensors on golf clubs to help golfers instantly analyze their swing, reported Bloomberg.
Last …
Read More‘Planet Money’ duo to speak at Iowa State
Adam Davidson and Alex Blumberg, hosts of National Public Radio’s “Planet Money,” will give a presentation on Sept. 19 at the Memorial Union at Iowa State University in Ames. The event will take place at …
Read MoreSherman Hill hosts Doors to the Past walking tour
Sherman Hill, one of Des Moines’ oldest neighborhoods, will hold its 36th Doors to the Past walking tour of historic homes Sept. 22 and 23 and Sept. 29 and 30. New to this year’s walking …
Read MoreSeminar on reducing unplanned pregnancies Sept. 27
Iowa Initiative, a five-year program led by former Lt. Gov. Sally Pedersen aimed at finding ways to reduce unplanned pregnancies, will highlight its findings at a Sept. 27 seminar at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines …
Read MoreCentral Iowa Business and More to host speaker
The Central Iowa Business and More networking group will host Martin Stratton from Strat Exe Inc. to talk about successful strategies to responding to requests for proposals. The event will take place from 7 to …
Read MoreMineta, former U.S. transportation secretary remembers 9/11 on anniversary
Mineta, who served as the secretary of transportation for President George W. Bush, was in Des Moines yesterday for the …
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