Archive for December 2015
Index on Iowa economy dropped, again, in November
Iowa is riding a 62-month gain in the state’s monthly employment index, but the rise isn’t floating the economy, according to a report today from the Iowa Department of Revenue. The department’s Leading Indicators Index …
Read MoreRotary Club makes $25,000 in grants to nonprofits
The Rotary Club of Des Moines, made up of 300 metro business leaders, has awarded $25,000 in grants to four local nonprofits, according to a news release. The grants are: Amanda Cares, $6,800; ChildServe, $5,000; …
Read MoreHunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and fishing enthusiasts that licenses expire Jan. 10. You can buy new ones online. While we’re at it, 2016 is a boat registration renewal year. See your county recorder …
Read MoreIndex of Midwest economic activity dropped nearly 6 points this month
Economic activity in the Midwest contracted at the fastest pace in more than six years in December, according to the Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, MarketWatch reported. The index fell to …
Read MoreLeaders we lost in 2015
Legislature opens Jan. 11, sets key dates
Want to burn off those bowl game snacks?
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a tradition of trying to get us all moving with free, guided New Year’s Day hikes that offer a nice view of 19 state parks in winter. We’re …
Read MoreIowa City leads state’s cities in broadband adoption
A Brookings Institution report ranks Iowa City as fifth among U.S. metro areas for broadband adoption. The report, which looked at more than 230 metro areas, defines broadband adoption rates as the share of households …
Read MoreProposed rule could cost financial services industry $2.4 billion
Implementing the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed fiduciary standard on retirement accounts will hit the financial services industry harder than many believe and reduce annual revenues by $2.4 billion, or more than twice some current …
Read MoreElectric co-ops invested $77 million in efficiency in five years
Iowa’ s not-for-profit electric co-ops have invested nearly $77 million in efficiency programs over the past five years, the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives reported. The power conserved would be enough to serve 347,000 homes …
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