Archive for September 2012
DMACC to dedicate sculpture Monday
On Sept. 24, the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Urban Campus will dedicate the a 17-foot-tall “Path of Peace” sculpture, designed by Iowa artist Ron Dinsdale.
The ceremony will take from from 1 to …
Read MoreIowa unemployment rate inches up to 5.5 percent
Iowa’s August unemployment rate increased to 5.5 percent from 5.3 percent in July, according to figures fromm Iowa Workforce Development. However, the rate is lower than 6 percent a year ago.
“Seasonal job losses and …
Read MoreBASF to acquire Becker Underwood
Global chemical manufacturer BASF plans to acquire Ames-based Becker Underwood Inc. for $1.02 billion, the companies announced Thursday.
Becker Underwood, which operates 10 production sites worldwide, is one of the leading global providers of biological …
Read MoreIowa project aims to reduce prescription drug abuse
Saying prescription drug abuse is the state’s fastest-growing substance abuse threat, Iowa’s drug policy coordinator is asking Iowans to take action at home during next week’s inaugural Medicine Abuse Project to prevent prescription drug abuse.…
Read MoreU.S. grant will fund manufacturing training
A consortium of Iowa’s 15 community colleges has received a $12.95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for an initiative to increase their capacity in manufacturing training programs. The initiative will enable the …
Read MoreAmerican Equity ranks 18th on Fortune 100
Fortune magazine has recognized West Des Moines-based American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. as the 18th-fastest growing U.S. company on its Fortune 100 list. American Equity’s sales last year were more than $5 billion, while …
Read MoreArchitects’ activity up, but not yet in Midwest
Architects billed for more design work in August, with an index entering positive territory for the first time in five months, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) said in a release. The billings are considered …
Read MoreCOSC to host energy efficiency rehab training
Center on Sustainable Communities will offer a free statewide Energy Efficiency Rehab Training at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in downtown Des Moines on Oct. 12-13 and Nov. 9-10. The two-part curriculum is …
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BERKO: Seven bank takeover signs
Dear Mr. Berko:
For more than a decade, my son-in-law has worked for a small New York bank with multiple locations, and he earns a good living. He has a responsible position, and though he …
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