Archive for February 2016
Guest Opinion: Know when to use (and harness) a competitive spirit
BY EMILY ABBAS | Chief marketing officer and chief of staff, Bankers Trust Co.
I believe a competitive spirit provides an advantage when it comes to success; however, for those of us who have …
Read MoreMeredith to shutter More magazine
Meredith Corp. is shutting down women’s lifestyle magazine More, after the April 2016 issue, the company confirmed Thursday, Folio: reported. Launched in 1997, More attracted a loyal audience of high-household-income women and became profitable in the early …
Read MoreIowa cities turn to franchise fees to raise money
Cities around Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, are asking residents to pay more in fees found on natural gas and electric bills as a way of raising money to offset losses from the state’s historic property …
Read MoreRegent opposes Johnson County minimum wage at UI
Concerned about adding costs to student debt, Iowa Board of Regents member Larry McKibben said Thursday he would oppose raising the minimum wage at the University of Iowa. A Johnson County ordinance requires incrementally raising …
Read MoreGUEST OPINION: Why the iPhone encryption battle matters to you
On The Move: Week of Feb. 22
Iowa Skills2Compete Coalition releases policy agenda
The Iowa Skills2Compete Coalition, convened for a third consecutive year by workforce intermediary Central Iowa Works, has laid out its 2016 Workforce Policy Agenda with an outlook on the state’s future education and labor force …
Read MoreDeere to lay off 100 in Davenport, Dubuque
Deere & Co. has notified 100 manufacturing employees in Dubuque and Davenport that they will be laid off effective April 1, the Quad-City Times reported. Deere said the layoffs are a result of changes in demand. In …
Read MoreArchitects awarded for achievements early in their careers
Three Greater Des Moines architects have received national awards for achievements they have made early in their careers. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced its individual awards recognizing those who have shown exceptional …
Read MorePsychiatric hospital fails to win permission
A Memphis company’s attempt to win state permission to build a 72-bed psychiatric hospital in Bettendorf failed to get the votes it needed at a hearing Wednesday, as members of Iowa’s State Health Facilities Council …
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