Archive for August 2015
MPO accepting applications for Complete Street projects
The Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization is now accepting applications for its Complete Street grant funding. The MPO is making a total of $75,000 available for at least five grants of up to $15,000 …
Read MoreSubway’s Jared Fogle to admit child porn charges
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle is planning to accept a plea deal and plead guilty to child pornography charges, FOX59 reports on Business Insider. The report comes after the FBI raided Fogle’s Indiana home in July. Business …
Read MoreCollege grads got the ‘good jobs’ during recovery
VOTE: Who’s the most influential business leader?
We want to know who our members think is the most influential business leader in the Des Moines metro area.
So, for the fourth straight year we are opening up a vote that gives you…Read More
Ahmad named Partnership’s public relations VP
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has hired Sophia Ahmad as vice president of public relations. Ahmad has served as director of marketing and public relations at the Des Moines Symphony & Academy since 2011, and …
Read MoreQuality Food Processors in Denison planning expansion
Denison-based Quality Food Processors said Monday it wants to invest $20 million to expand its bacon production plant, a project that could create 200 jobs, The Des Moines Register reports. The company, owned by a group of …
Read MoreIowa Grocery Industry Association names new chairman
Todd Keech, sectional division director of sales – convenience channel for PepsiCo Warehouse Sales, is the new chairman of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association board of directors. Keech replaces Tom Watson, executive vice president and …
Read MoreColdwell Banker Mid-America Group names new president
DART to donate three vans to nonprofits
DART will donate three retired RideShare vans to nonprofit organizations, community groups or government agencies within its service area this fall. Organizations seeking to receive a van must apply by Sept. 11. The van donation …
Read MoreD.M. wants to know whether it is meeting parks and recreation needs
Several thousand Des Moines residents should expect to hear from the ETC Institute of Olathe, Kan., in the next few days as the company attempts to gauge citizen satisfaction with parks and recreational opportunities. The …
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