Archive for August 2015
Des Moines Film Society to launch with ‘Metropolis’ performance
The Des Moines Film Society will launch on Sept. 17 amid a live screening of the complete, restored version of Fritz Lang’s classic silent film “Metropolis.” The film will be accompanied by the Alloy Orchestra. …
Read MoreConstruction employment highest in 6 years, but skilled workers scarce
Construction employment in July climbed to the highest level since February 2009, while the number of unemployed workers with construction experience shrank to a 14-year low, according to an analysis of employment data by the …
Read MoreRetirement plans and commercial lines boost Nationwide in first half
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. reported net income of $875 million on total revenues of $13 billion for the first half of the year, according to a release. Revenues were up 5 percent from same period …
Read MoreUSDA announces $63 million for energy-efficiency projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $63 million in loans and grants for 264 renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects nationwide through its Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), according to a release. A total …
Read MorePartnership plans new water work group
The Greater Des Moines Partnership in the next few weeks plans to form a new work group on water issues.
CEO Jay Byers said the group is likely to develop draft legislation to propose …
Read MoreChesser named to national immigration legal organization
Lori Chesser, a senior shareholder at Davis Brown law firm and chairwoman of its immigration department, has been elected to the National Consortium of Immigration Law Firms. Chesser has practiced immigration law in Des Moines …
Read MoreOmaha’s 2015 Ad Pro of the Year to speak at AAF’s August luncheon
The American Advertising Federation of Des Moines will host its August luncheon on Aug. 20, featuring speaker Michael Johnson. Johnson is senior copywriter at Bailey Lauerman, a nationally recognized firm. He also is AAF Omaha’s …
Read MorePersonal finances shipshape in Des Moines, other Iowa cities
Des Moines residents are in pretty good financial shape, ranking 37th in a study of the financial habits of residents of 265 cities, according to personal finance website NerdWallet. The study was based on average …
Read MoreKum & Go names former Walmart exec as HR VP
Kum & Go has named Krischelle Tennessen as senior vice president of human resources. “Krischelle has a solid background in human resources, HR analytics, policies and systems, among many other positive qualities,” said President and …
Read MoreEvents drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of Aug. 10
Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendance Meeting Venue City Hy-Vee, Inc. Holiday Show 8/11/2015 8/12/2015 3000 Iowa Events Center Des Moines Knoxville Raceway 55th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals 8/12/2015 8/15/2015 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville Iowa Hawkeye…Read More