Archive for January 2016
Meredith to receive $60 million for abandoning merger with Media General
Meredith Corp. and Media General Inc. said today in a joint news release that they have agreed to terminate immediately the binding merger agreement they entered into on Sept. 8.
In exchange for stepping away …
Read MoreIowa Electronic Markets opens presidential predictions
The Iowa Electronic Markets, an education program at the University of Iowa, has opened its presidential nomination predictions for the season.
The program offers “contracts” for Democratic candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton and Republican …
Read MoreIowa Electronic Markets opens presidential predictions
The Iowa Electronic Markets, an education program at the University of Iowa, has opened its presidential nomination predictions for the season.
The program offers “contracts” for Democratic candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton and Republican …
Read MoreVermeer, Houston join Iowa Business Council
Kevin Vermeer of UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines and Dan Houston of Principal Financial Group Inc. in Des Moines have accepted invitations to join the Iowa Business Council.
Council membership consists of the top …
Read MoreWellmark Foundation names new executive director
The Wellmark Foundation announced the appointment of Becky Wampler as the foundation’s new executive director.
With more than 25 years of experience at Wellmark Inc., Wampler is “uniquely qualified to take The Wellmark Foundation to …
Read MoreEvent Jan. 29: Science Center ribbon-cutting for renovated planetarium
Science Center of Iowa will hold a ribbon-cutting for its revamped planetarium from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. The Star Theater, with its 50-foot, 360-degree domed screen, has special projectors, lighting and new programming. It is included …
Read MoreEatingWell enters into licensing partnership for retail foods
Meredith Corp. today announced that it has agreed to a multiyear licensing partnership with Bellisio Foods Inc. for the EatingWell brand. It’s Meredith’s first licensing partnership for the EatingWell brand and Meredith Brand Licensing’s …
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