Archive for November 2015
Christensen appointed judge in 4th Judicial District
Gov. Terry E. Branstad has appointed Susan Christensen as judge in the 4th Judicial District. Christensen was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Timothy O’Grady after 20 years on the …
Read MorePaulsen to lead ISU supply chain initiative
Departing Iowa House of Representatives Speaker Kraig Paulsen will lead a new supply chain initiative at Iowa State University’s College of Business. The effort aims to engage corporate partners with research, experiential learning opportunities for …
Read MoreNew University of Iowa president to help lead Creative Corridor ‘vision strategy’
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has agreed to co-chairing the Iowa’s Creative Corridor work on a five-year action plan, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. Harreld agreed to join Rockwell Collins Inc. CEO Kelly Ortberg and U.S. …
Read MorePizza delivery drivers sue Midwest Papa John’s pizza franchisee over wages
A group of Iowa and Missouri attorneys filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court last month, accusing a Papa John’s franchisee of violating minimum wage laws, reports DesMoinesRegister.com. They allege the delivery pizza business paid drivers unreasonably …
Read MoreEvent Nov. 8: “Vote to End Hunger” rally
The “Vote to End Hunger” rally will take place Nov. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sisam Arena on the campus of Grand View University. The rally is to encourage the next president …
Read MoreNationwide’s year-to-date sales up $1.5 billion
Mercy receives $8.5M gift for women’s health center
Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines announced today that it will establish a comprehensive women’s health center in Clive, made possible by a lead gift of $8.5 …
Read MoreState regulators require Dakota Access commenters to sign up by Friday
Anyone who wants to speak at the Iowa Utilities Board’s Nov. 12 hearing on the proposed Dakota Access LLC oil pipeline across Iowa must sign up today or Friday. The eight-hour session will begin at …
Read MoreAmerican Equity annuity sales up 70 percent in third quarter
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. reported third quarter 2015 net income of $97.3 million, or $1.19 per share, compared with a third quarter 2014 net income of $67.8 million, or 85 cents per share. …
Read MoreLocal mortgage foreclosures and delinquencies dropped in August
Greater Des Moines foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans was 0.92 percent for August, a drop of 0.2 percentage points from August 2014, real estate research firm CoreLogic Inc. said in a news release. Foreclosure activity …
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