Archive for August 2015
Des Moines Register offers early retirement again
The owner of the Des Moines Register, Gannett Co. Inc., informed employees Thursday that another voluntary early retirement program will be offered. Details weren’t included in a Des Moines Register staff email that gave those …
Read MoreTen finalists chosen in Pappajohn Business Plan Competition
Ten businesses have been selected as finalists in the 2015 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition, the Corridor Business Journal reported. In the first round, businesses submitted brief information about their business plans. Based on those entries, …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines housing projects on tap for $7 million in state tax credits
Stowe cites need for regulations in ‘water crisis,’ others support voluntary action
Double-digit premium increases approved for Wellmark, Coventry
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart has approved health insurance increases requested by three Iowa carriers, including the state’s largest health insurer, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, The Des Moines Register reported. Wellmark received approval for rate …
Read MoreDes Moines featured in Delta magazine
Yet another airline magazine has published an in-depth look at Des Moines’ attractiveness to businesses and overall hipness. Delta Air Lines’ latest issue of Delta Sky features the bike-sharing program, business giants such as Kemin …
Read MoreGas prices falling, again
As of Tuesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.62 across Iowa, according to AAA. That was a drop of 10 cents from last week, and down 72 cents from a year ago. The …
Read MoreEvent Sept. 19: Habitat Young Professionals kick off Huddle for Habitat
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and Habitat Young Professionals on Sept. 19 will host the first Huddle for Habitat. The event will kick off the HYP program year with tailgate games, prize giveaways, traditional …
Read MoreGross domestic product up 3.7% in 2nd quarter
Kum & Go slated for Waukee development corridor
A Kum & Go convenience store will be the first commercial development in Waukee’s Kettlestone Corridor. The City Council approve a site plan Aug. 17 for a store that will veer from the norm. It …
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