Archive for December 2015
Iowa City considers mandatory recycling
Iowa City is considering an ordinance that would require landlords to offer recycling pickup to tenants, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reported. The City Council is expected to consider a proposal that would require the service at buildings …
Read MoreNationwide ‘keeping tabs’ on Peyton Manning allegations
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. says it’s keeping tabs on allegations that Denver Broncos quarterback and Nationwide company spokesman Peyton Manning used performance-enhancing drugs banned by the National Football League, the Columbus Business Journal reported. According to an …
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross seeks donations for disaster assistance
The American Red Cross launched a massive relief response across multiple states in the wake of the deadly storms which have been hammering communities across most of the country since before the Christmas holiday. Several …
Read MoreOur top videos: Drones, brain drain, millennials
This year, we offered a few more videos on our website for your viewing pleasure. Here’s a recap of five that attracted the most viewers in 2015:
Iowa air pollution increased in 2014
At a time when the Paris Agreement has many talking about cutting climate-changing greenhouse gases, Iowa’s emissions are rising.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ draft 2014 greenhouse gas inventory shows that the state’s emissions…Read More
Giant sculpture installed at airport
A 220-pound aluminum sculpture has been suspended over the baggage area of Des Moines International Airport, according to the Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines, which commissioned the piece to commemorate the group’s 40th…Read More
German lender Commerzbank sues Wells Fargo, others
German lender Commerzbank AG is suing four U.S. banks in an attempt to hold the banks accountable for almost $2 billion in losses related to mortgage-backed securities, The Wall Street Journal reported.
According to court…Read More
MetaBank partners to provide financing for health care lender
MetaBank announced today that it recently entered into an agreement with San Diego-based ClearBalance, a leading provider of consumer-friendly patient loans. The Sioux Falls, S.D.-based financial services company said it will provide financing for a…Read More
Dental foundation donated 300,000 toothbrushes
In 2015, the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation donated more than 300,000 toothbrushes to schools, clinics, hospitals and other organizations to encourage brushing and dental health education. The foundation’s long-term goal is that every Iowa…Read More
Partnership group sets goal for job training
Education Drives Our Greater Economy (EDGE) — a Greater Des Moines Partnership economic development initiative — today announced a campaign goal of ensuring that 75 percent of Central Iowa adults have postsecondary certificates, credentials or…Read More