Archive for February 2016
Event March 11-13: Home & Remodeling Show
The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines will present the annual Home & Remodeling Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ Varied Industries Building from March 11-13. Click here for more information on the free event.…
Read MoreState arts grant applications due May 2
May 2 is the deadline for Iowa artists and arts and culture nonprofit organizations to apply for grants or fellowships from the Iowa Arts Council. Three categories are available: art project grants of $1,000 to …
Read MoreOrchestrate acquires Sagacious
Orchestrate LLC, a West Des Moines applications, services and support firm serving financial services companies on Salesforce.com, has agreed to acquire Sagacious Inc., also a West Des Moines firm. As part of the transaction, Sagacious’ …
Read MoreUI students land spot in CA handmade bike show
University of Iowa students will exhibit their handmade bicycles at the North American Handmade Bike Show to be held today through Sunday in Sacramento, Calif. The appearance marks the third consecutive year UI has been …
Read MoreNational housing market is approaching normal
The national housing market is at 94 percent of normal, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index, a measure building permits, home prices and employment, according to a release. For …
Read MoreRobot gets trimmer, smarter
Cedar Rapids named Blue Zones Community
Cedar Rapids has been named a certified Blue Zones Community, the 15th city in Iowa to earn the designation. A collaboration of Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Healthways Inc. and Blue Zones LLC, the …
Read MoreWDM solar ordinance may be too restrictive, energy advocates claim
West Des Moines is considering new rules for solar panel installations – especially those at ground level – that clean energy advocates consider too restrictive, The Des Moines Register reported. The city is drafting an ordinance that …
Read MoreWDM approves incentives for Businessolver Inc. expansion
The West Des Moines City Council approved nearly $150,000 in financial incentives Monday for high-tech benefits administrator Businessolver Inc.’s $4.4 million expansion of its offices at 1025 Ashworth Road. West Des Moines will provide a …
Read MoreEvent March 2: Understanding identity theft
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a presentation to help individuals and businesses know how to protect themselves from identity theft. William Walker, senior regional vice president with LegalShield Services, will speak at the …
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