Archive for August 2015
EMC reports gains in operating income, profits
EMC Insurance Group Inc. had operating income of $6.6 million, or 32 cents per share, in the second quarter, compared with an operating loss of $509,000, or 3 cents per share, for the second quarter …
Read MoreSimpson seeks comments
Simpson College is soliciting comments about the quality of the school’s programs and offerings as part of its accreditation. The school will host the Higher Learning Commission Oct. 5-6. Simpson College has been accredited by …
Read MoreDuPont seed science facility opens in Johnston
DuPont has opened its Integrated Seed Science Center in Johnston. The facility is for developing and testing seed treatment formulations, applications and seed handling techniques. “The Johnston Integrated Seed Science Center ultimately helps us make …
Read MoreMidland Building is sold
The Midland Building at 206 Sixth Ave. in downtown Des Moines sold July 28 for $2.1 million. The deed was recorded today. According to Polk County land records, Jeff and Kim Young’s We Can Build …
Read MoreIWLC expands Invest in She event to Des Moines
In an effort to support and invest in Iowa female business owners, Iowa Women Lead Change plans to bring its annual Invest in She event to Greater Des Moines.
The event, scheduled to take …
Read MoreCF Industries to merge with OCI
CF Industries Holdings Inc. said today it has reached a deal to acquire the European and North American assets of Netherlands fertilizer maker OCI NV in an all-stock deal valued at $8 billion, MarketWatch reported. The deal …
Read MoreWindstream accepts federal broadband funds for Iowa, 16 other states
Windstream Communications Inc. announced it has accepted nearly $175 million in annual support for the next seven years from the Connect America Fund to expand and support broadband for more than 800,000 of its rural …
Read MoreISU financial counseling program earns CFP registration
Iowa State University’s undergraduate program in financial counseling and planning has been registered by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. The designation means the program meets a standard of excellence for competent and ethical …
Read MoreMural planned for wall near Cowles Commons
Local artist Jordan Weber this week kicked off the creation of a large mural on the west side of Workspace, an office furniture and interior design business at 309 Locust St., The Des Moines Register reports. Weber …
Read MoreOpen house set for new food pantry facility on Monday
An open house will be held Monday, Aug. 10, at the Polk County River Place Food Pantry, 2309 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. The event, hosted by the Polk County Board of Supervisors, Polk County …
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