Archive for April 2015
Graceland V.P. Bjorland named Iowa Innovation Corp. CEO
Graceland University administrator Kirk Bjorland has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Iowa Innovation Corp. “Our selection committee performed a nationwide search for more than three months, with extensive interviews of …
Read MoreGrassley seeks answers on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Sen. Charles Grassley wants federal officials to uncloak documents surrounding a 2012 decision to alter the terms of the taxpayer bailout of housing agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, The New York Times reported.
For …
Read MoreAIB lays off 17 staff members
AIB College of Business has laid off 17 of its 80 full-time staff members, effective June 8, the college announced Tuesday. AIB plans to close June 30, 2016, and the campus will be donated to …
Read MoreBallet Des Moines announces 2015-16 season
Ballet Des Moines has announced the performances included in its 2015-16 season, kicking off in October. The first is “A Triple Bill,” with shows taking place Oct. 23-25 at Hoyt Sherman Place. In December, “The …
Read MoreUnited Way of Central Iowa appoints two to senior leadership roles
United Way of Central Iowa has announced the appointment of two individuals to the organization’s senior leadership staff. Melanie Campbell has been promoted to chief donor engagement officer. She will lead the organization’s corporate and …
Read MoreREG: Geismar plant will be down for up to four months
Renewable Energy Group Inc. now estimates that its Geismar, La. plant will be out of production for two to four months after a fire on April 2 that injured two employees, who are recovering. REG …
Read MoreHouses prices up nearly 5 percent in the year through February
Greater Des Moines house prices increased 4.6 percent for the year ended in February, real estate analytics firm CoreLogic Inc. said today. Prices held steady from January through February. Nationwide, prices rose 5.6 percent for …
Read MoreAnkeny approves funds for company bringing STEM jobs to town
The Ankeny City Council has approved an $100,000 economic development package for Advanced Analytical Technologies Inc.’s $2 million relocation and expansion. AATI plans to lease a 33,000-square-foot building at 2450 S.E. Oak Tree Court for …
Read MoreWinnebago announces rental program deal with Apollo
Forest City-based Winnebago Industries Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement for 2015 for the sale of more than 500 motor homes to one of North America’s leading recreation vehicle rental companies, Apollo Motorhome …
Read MoreISU researches environmental dangers of cellulosic ethanol
Removing corn residue from fields can have a big impact on soil and water quality, according to new research from an Iowa State University agronomist.
Mahdi Al-Kaisi, an agronomy professor, is urging farmers to consider topography, …
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