Archive for August 2015
Development agreement would clear the way for new construction on once-troubled Urbandale site
Rate hike a ‘live’ option
Philanthropist Melva Bucksbaum dies at 82
Four Iowa manufacturers highlighted by CNN
CNN profiled four Iowa manufacturers as part of a look at how Iowa is helping sustain American manufacturing. The four companies profiled — Sioux City-based Jolly Time Pop Corn, Atlantic-based Atlantic Bottling Co., Marshalltown-based Fisher, …
Read MoreDesign business is ‘surging’
Design firms are reporting a surge of activity, particularly in the Midwest, according to a monthly index. “Architects are also reporting that clients are placing some projects on hold, which gives indication that business conditions …
Read MoreFord recalls large trucks to correct seat belt defect
Ford is recalling just over 26,000 trucks in the U.S. and Canada because some front seat belts may not be anchored in the right position. The recall covers F-650 and F-750 trucks from the 2011, …
Read MoreWDM Chamber selects new leadership class
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy, a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, has selected 30 people for its 2016 class. They are: Troy Anderson, Wolin Mechanical Electrical Contractors Eric Boyle, West Des …
Read MoreHouston named new Principal Financial Group CEO
Mercy, Iowa Heart Center debut revolutionary heart valve
Iowa Heart Center and Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines recently completed their first implantations of a new minimally invasive heart valve system. Mercy Drs. Atul Chawla, David McAllister and Marnix Verhofste recently implanted in …
Read MoreHy-Vee will be on display during Minnesota Vikings games at new stadium
Hy-Vee Inc. will be a Founding Partner of U.S. Bank Stadium and an official partner of the Minnesota Vikings, according to a release. The 10-year agreement includes prominent signage throughout the stadium as well as …
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