Archive for February 2016
Jensen and Wright are top producers at Hubbell
MidAmerican Energy completes two major wind projects
MidAmerican Energy Co. announced today it has completed work on two major wind farm projects that add more than 1,200 megawatts of wind generation capacity. The company said it has completed the Highland wind farm …
Read MoreEvent March 30: Biotech Innovation Showcase
Twelve biotechnology companies will network and compete in the Biotech Innovation Showcase which will be held Monday, March 30, at the FFA Enrichment Center at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. Matt Bell, principal …
Read MoreDeere completes purchase of Monosem
Deere & Co. announced today it has completed its acquisition of Monosem, the European market leader in precision planters. The purchase includes the company’s four facilities in France and two in the United States. The …
Read MoreNew restaurant opens in Art Center
Gaston Cafe opened in the Des Moines Art Center today, manned by manager Alban Blot, a French-born musician and artist with a talent and passion for casual cooking, and Baru 66 chef David Baruthio. Casual …
Read MoreGrowth in charitable giving slowed in 2015, national study finds
Charitable donations grew for the fourth year in a row in 2015, although at a slower rate than in previous years, according to a report released Tuesday. Giving grew 1.6 percent last year, compared with …
Read MoreI-80 improvements could include designated truck lanes
The Iowa Department of Transportation has a launched a study of the 306 miles of Interstate 80 from the Quad Cities to Council Bluffs as it considers major upgrades, including widening the road to add …
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