Archive for May 2015
Water Works sets record for running nitrate removal plant
Des Moines Water Works on Thursday said the 111 days it has run its $7,000-a-day nitrate-removal plant this year broke the previous single-year record of 106, set in 1999. Current nitrate levels are 15.31 milligrams …
Read MoreInternational career conference set for Des Moines
The International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy will team with Adel-based Kuder Inc. to hold its symposium June 14-17 at the downtown Marriott. An opening gala will be at the World Food Prize Hall of …
Read More3 counties sued by DM Water Works deny responsibility for nitrate pollution
The three counties that Des Moines Water Works sued over nitrate pollution in the Raccoon River system have officially responded, and their message is simple:
It isn’t our fault.
Sac, Buena Vista and …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Gay marriage is about children
The new book “Equal Before the Law: How Iowa led Americans to Marriage Equality” upends the old argument that children are better off growing up with opposite-sex parents.
In fact, the book notes, Justice Mark …
Read MoreEvents drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of June 1
Gitomer: Who is the real decision maker?
The prospect tells you, “I only need one more approval and the order is yours.”
For joy, for joy – the order is mine! Uh, uh, uh – don’t celebrate too soon. The one last …
Read MoreMcLellan: But can I trust you?
I can’t guess how many times the word trust has appeared in this column over the past ten years. We’ve talked about the importance of know • like • trust model, we’ve discussed the connection …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Kirk Bjorland
Kirk Bjorland developed strong roots in Lamoni, where he grew up, graduated from Graceland University, served stints as city administrator and as mayor, and worked for Graceland as vice president for enrollment management, in student …
Read MoreEvent Preview: How mental health affects business
The recent tragedy of Germanwings Flight 9525 is a startling example of how an employee’s mental health can have an impact on a company, its clients and the public. 1 in 5 of your employees …
Read MoreMake a Wish
Looking around Greater Des Moines, one might think we have it all when it comes to arts and culture.
The list of attractions, events and venues that have come to fruition in the past few …
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