Archive for January 2013
Jurgens honored by Food Marketing Institute
Ric Jurgens, retired chairman and CEO of Hy-Vee Inc., has been named the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) Sidney R. Rabb Award. The award is the highest honor given by FMI, given for excellence in serving …
Read MoreHighly-educated workers faring better in jobs recovery
Workers across the country are experiencing different versions of the jobs recovery depending on their education level, CNNMoney.com reported.
The recovery is favoring those who are college educated, but leaving behind those with a high …
Read MoreOutlook for next 3 to 6 months is improved
The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in December by the most in three months, Bloomberg reported.
The Conference Board’s gauge of the outlook for the next three to six months increased 0.5 percent. Economists …
Read MoreMulticultural Reception set for Feb. 7
Drake University, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and the Greater Des Moines Partnership will host the Multicultural Reception on Feb. 7.
The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Drake’s Olmsted …
Read MoreVote for the Iowa Travel Guide cover
Fans of the Iowa Tourism Office’s Travel Iowa Facebook page can vote to determine the cover of the next Iowa Travel Guide.
Fans can cast their vote for one of three options. The three finalists …
Read MoreMeredith earnings up in 2nd quarter
Meredith Corporation today reported fiscal 2013 second quarter net earnings of $35.6 million, or 79 cents per share.
That is up from $31.6 million, or 70 cents per share, in the same period of 2011. …
Read MoreCVS to open in Ankeny
CVS pharmacy will open a store in Ankeny on Feb. 10, the Des Moines Register reported.
The store will be located at 104 First St., and will be the first CVS in Central Iowa. Two …
Read MoreEvent Preview: 2013 Economic Forecast
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Read MoreBravo study: Local arts groups generate $114.4 million annually
Arts and culture organizations in Central Iowa grew over the past few years, even as their counterparts in other areas of the country staggered in the recession.
A new study released today by Bravo Greater Des Moines …
Read MoreNuclear contract expected to lower electric rates
The Iowa Utilities Board today voted unanimously to allow Interstate Power and Light Co. (IPL) to amend and extend its long-term contract to purchase electricity generated by the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, the …
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