Archive for May 2015
Iowa Women’s Foundation to host second annual Ovation unveiling
Join Iowa Women’s Foundation on May 11 in honoring Iowa’s remarkable women at the organization’s second annual unveiling event for “Ovation: A Tribute to Iowa’s Women and Girls.” Through personal tributes on half-page, full-page or …
Read MoreA lesson from Loretta Lynch’s marathon confirmation process
On April 27, Loretta Lynch was sworn in as the first African-American woman to serve as the U.S. attorney general – five months after President Obama nominated her. It’s a problem that transcends industries and …
Read MorePost-conference thoughts from IWLC’s Diane Ramsey
On April 21, Iowa Women Lead Change kicked off its two-day eastern Iowa women’s leadership conference. Upon its conclusion, CEO Diane Ramsey was able to reflect on the themes that many of the speakers touched …
Read MoreEdeker elected chairman of trade organization board of directors
Randy Edeker, president and CEO of Hy-Vee Inc., was elected board chairman for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores at the organization’s annual meeting last week in Florida. As chairman, Edeker will work with …
Read MoreISU bonds for residence hall project receive favorable rating
Moody’s Investors Service recently assigned a favorable rating to Iowa State University’s $30 million issue of dormitory revenue bonds for its new residence hall project. Iowa State’s highest Aa2 rating on the bonds “reflects the …
Read MoreWellmark to host national Blue Zones Project Summit in Des Moines
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Healthways Inc. announced Friday that Blue Zones Project demonstration communities from across the country will gather in Des Moines on May 5-6 for the first-ever Blue Zones Project …
Read MoreMixed-use project proposed for City Hall parking lot
Developers Jake Christensen and Tim Rypma have proposed a residential and commercial project that would include a parking ramp on a parking lot at East Grand Avenue and Robert D. Ray Drive, directly east of …
Read MoreDes Moines Concours d’Elegance returns to downtown this September
For its 16th year, the Des Moines Concours d’Elegance returns to downtown Des Moines on Sept. 13. The exhibition, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature more than 100 vintage, classic and …
Read MoreReport: Iowa economy dips; close to contraction
The Iowa Department of Revenue reports that continued weakness in the agriculture sector caused some economic indicators to dip close to a level that would indicate a contraction. The worst news seemed to come from agriculture. During …
Read MoreMPO approves $13 million for projects
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has approved $13 million for 21 projects. The work will include trails, streetscapes and replacement transit buses, as well as new and reconstructed roads. Among the projects are the Southeast …
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