Archive for May 2015
Blackbird Investments continues to scout involvement in Younkers/Wilkins rehab
Blackbird investments is lining up partners as it considers whether to take on all or part of the renovation of the former Younkers building, part of which has been renamed the Wilkins Building. Blackbird …
Read MorePrincipal survey: One-third of workers regret borrowing for college
A new study from Principal Financial Group found that workers who borrowed for college may be increasingly regretting the decision. One-third of U.S. workers regret having taken out student loans, and an equal number say …
Read MoreIs your money keeping up with your career? Find out May 19
The Iowa chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators will host financial planner Dennis Markway at its May 19 luncheon in Des Moines. Markway, president and founder of Iron Horse Wealth Management, will speak …
Read MoreDOT’s $3.2 billion in construction plans includes U.S. 69 at Ankeny
The Iowa Department of Transportation has compiled a draft five-year plan that includes the $3.2 billion in construction that will use all of the extra revenue generated by the increase in the state fuel tax this year. …
Read MoreCity Sounds season opener concerts scheduled for Saturday
City Sounds: The Des Moines Public Piano Project’s season opener celebration will be held May 16 at five of the eight public pianos installed in downtown Des Moines. The public is invited to these free …
Read MoreHubbell emerging as potential buyer for Riverfront Y
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 …
Read MoreGlobal Insurance Accelerator: Drive Spotter, Inc.
Drive Spotter Inc. is developing a technology product that will monitor commercial drivers’ alertness that will be marketed to property/casualty insurers as a safety incentive.
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Chris Augeri envisons …
Read MoreDMACC, YMCA back in discussions about joint facility in Ankeny
Des Moines Area Community College has resumed negotiations with the YMCA of Greater Des Moines about a jointly operated student recreation center/Ankeny YMCA on the DMACC main campus.
DMACC President Rob Denson said today …
Read MoreIowans get refunds in ‘mobile cramming’ settlement
Sprint and Verizon Wireless, two of the nation’s three largest wireless carriers, will offer refunds to affected customers through a combined $158 million joint state-federal settlement over allegations the companies engaged in “mobile cramming,” or …
Read MoreLightEdge Solutions’ Altoona center becomes CenturyLink partner
Des Moines-based LightEdge Solutions announced today that it is becoming a CenturyLink Data Center Partner at its Altoona facility. With the new partnership, the Altoona facility will now be seen as a part of the …
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