Archive for May 2015
Report: Low-income families benefit most from clean energy
In Des Moines on Tuesday, a representative of the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council said low-income households benefit the most from cutting energy costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy. Katharine McCormick, Midwest advocate for …
Read MoreLack of operator could delay final state approval of Des Moines convention center hotel plan
With the proposed Iowa Events Center Hotel short a management company, it is unlikely that the Iowa Economic Development Authority will give final approval Friday to a district that would capture hotel/motel and sales tax …
Read MoreLawsuit: Sham charities scammed more than $187 million from donors
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, together with all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Federal Trade Commission, jointly filed a federal lawsuit alleging that four cancer charities and their operators scammed more than …
Read MoreCentral Iowa Tour de Cure scheduled June 6
The American Diabetes Association is inviting riders of all abilities to take part in the annual Central Iowa Tour de Cure, a cycling event happening on June 6, starting at the YMCA Healthy Living Center …
Read MoreChambers lists top law firms
Chambers and Partners has published its annual listing of the state’s top lawyers and law firms, with many of the leading firms based in Greater Des Moines. The compilation ranks the top legal practices in …
Read MoreVariety the Children’s Charity hires first director of marketing
Megan Grandgeorge has been named the first director of marketing and public relations at Variety the Children’s Charity, the organization announced today. Grandgeorge will be responsible for managing and executing marketing and communications strategies that …
Read MoreTransportation news: Interactive construction map, a call for bridge repairs, and I-80 ramps
It’s a busy morning for Iowa transportation news. Here’s a look at what’s happening:
The Iowa Department of Transportation has posted an interactive map that will help motorists avoid road construction delays beginning with this weekend’s Memorial…Read MoreMercy – Des Moines to acquire Newton hospital
After several months of exhaustive review, leaders of Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines and Skiff Medical Center in Newton have reached an agreement for Mercy to acquire Skiff Medical Center.
The Newton City …
Read MoreReport provides guidance for family farm succession
Transferring assets to the next generation is the top concern among family farmers in the United States, according to a recent Farm Journal article. With some 70 percent of U.S. farmland expected to change hands …
Read MoreBrannen, others honored by Iowa Society of CPAs
The Iowa Society of CPAs recognized Jim Brannen, CEO of FBL Financial Group Inc., with the Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award during its 2015 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference held earlier this month …
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