Archive for May 2015
Knapp commits $5 million to Methodist/Blank emergency department
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines announced this morning that entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Knapp has made a commitment of current and future gifts estimated at $5 million in support of the expansion and renovation of the Emergency …
Read MoreAmerican Republic renovation gets nearly $9 million in historic tax credits
The $34 million renovation of the iconic American Republic Insurance Co. headquarters at 601 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines was awarded more than $8.6 million in state historic tax credits Wednesday, one of six projects …
Read MoreDuPont defeats Trian bid for change
DuPont Co. defeated the campaign by Nelson Peltz and his Trian Fund Management LP to land seats on the chemical giant’s board, dealing a landmark setback to one of the most influential activist investment firms, the Wall Street Journal …
Read MorePanel to discuss clean energy
Community leaders will discuss the health and economic benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency for low-income and senior citizens in Iowa at a panel discussion at 11:30 a.m. on May 19 at the Des …
Read MoreA week before opening, Ankeny Sam’s Club to hold special events for select community members
Sam’s Club in Ankeny will host two events this week to give select Greater Des Moines residents a chance to see the store before it officially opens to the public May 21. Today from noon …
Read MoreHubbell emerges as possible buyer for Riverfront Y
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Hubbell Realty Co. has emerged as the last potential buyer standing in efforts to devise a workable development plan for the Riverfront YMCA, which sits on what many city …
Read MoreDeming to keynote Healthiest State conference
Dr. Richard Deming, medical director of Mercy Cancer Center and founder of the nonprofit Above + Beyond Cancer, will be a keynote speaker at the Healthiest State Initiative’s “Taking Back Our Health” Conference on June …
Read MoreVision Iowa OKs Ankeny project, continues review of Wellmark YMCA pool
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Vision Iowa board voted today to approve $280,387 for the $1.7 million Ankeny Market Pavilion project, providing supporters complete a fundraising effort in the next 30 days. The project includes …
Read MoreProceeds from Habitat ReStore benefit to provide disaster relief to Nepal
Shopping at the Habitat ReStore on Friday, May 15, will help families affected by the earthquakes in Nepal. According to a news release, all proceeds on this day will go toward emergency shelter kits and …
Read MoreNiedermyer receives Make-A-Wish Iowa Volunteer of the Year award
Homesteaders Life Co. account executive Brianne Niedermyer was named Des Moines Area Committee Volunteer of the Year at Make-A-Wish Iowa’s Hats, Horses and Hope Gala. The annual award is given to one local volunteer who …
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