Archive for January 2016
Des Moines will light up new ramp with solar panels
Dice survey: Tech salaries up 7.7 percent
Average technology salaries in the U.S. saw the biggest year-over-year leap ever, up 7.7 percent to $96,370 annually, according to the annual salary survey by Dice, a leading careers site for technology professionals. Bonuses and contract rates …
Read MoreVeteran Iowa news professionals honored for mentorship
Two longtime Iowa news professionals have been honored for mentoring young journalists. Daily Iowan Publisher Bill Casey and Des Moines Register watchdog reporter Lee Rood were recognized as IowaWatch Master Mentors at a Des Moines …
Read MoreHugh O’Brian Youth seminar to be held at Drake
Iowa Hugh O’Brian Youth announced that its 2016 leadership seminar will be held this summer at Drake University. Every year, Iowa HOBY brings together nearly 200 of the best and brightest high school sophomores from …
Read MoreMarco Inc. expands through acquisitions in Missouri, Illinois
Marco Inc., a leading technology services provider with an office in Greater Des Moines, announced it has purchased Data Comm Inc., located in Missouri, and Nexus Office Systems Inc. in Illinois. The purchase of Data …
Read MoreDuPont posts record $253M loss
DuPont Co., in the middle of heavy layoffs in preparation for a proposed merger with Dow Chemical Co., posted a record $253 million loss in the fourth quarter,the News Journal in Delaware reported. All six business …
Read MoreGlobal Insurance Accelerator names participants in its second year
Best #SeizeDesMoines tweets from Partnership annual dinner
Best #SeizeDesMoines tweets from Partnership annual dinner
Prairie Meadows to consider Altoona grant
The Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino board will consider Altoona Economic Development’s request for a $500,000 grant on Wednesday. Also on the agenda is a closed session in which board members will review the performance …
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