Archive for January 2015
Policy Pothole
This year, the gasoline tax debate will at least look different.
Whether lawmakers finally plug a $215 million annual shortfall in the state’s road maintenance account remains to be seen.
The issue has been logjammed …
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Gainers and Drainers
Robert Myers’ work paid off for Casey’s General Stores stockholders in 2014. Find out how all of Iowa’s publicly traded companies fared last year.
Focus: Public Companies
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Read MoreEvents drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of January 26
United Way raises record $28 million
For the fifth consecutive year, central Iowans set a record for financial support of United Way of Central Iowa, pledging $28,016,275 in 2014. That is a $500,000 increase over the $27.5 million raised in 2013.…
Read MoreFinalists for Des Moines police chief position to attend public reception
The four finalists for Des Moines police chief will be in town for events Jan. 28-30, including a public reception and private interviews. City Manager Scott Sanders chose Michael Davis, Allen Tunks, Stephen Waymire and …
Read MoreInsurers launch micro consortium, incubator
A group of leading companies in the insurance industry announced today that they have established a micro insurance consortium and micro insurance venture. The consortium consists of American International Group Inc., Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., …
Read MoreU.S. Conference of Mayors, Wells Fargo launch grant program
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo & Co. today announced a grant program aimed at accelerating neighborhood revitalization, economic development and job creation in municipalities across the country. CommunityWINS will include a $3 …
Read MoreISU’s College of Business receives accreditation extension
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International has approved the re-accreditation of the business programs at Iowa State University’s College of Business. The five-year extension includes the college’s separately accredited accounting program. Fewer than …
Read MoreNew watershed authority to help clean Walnut Creek
Weber selected as Deloitte CFO of the Year
Jim Weber, chief financial officer of Hubbell Realty Co., has been selected by the Business Record as the Deloitte CFO of the Year.
Weber joined Hubbell Realty in October 2005 and …