Archive for February 2016
Charities nationwide warned of donation scam
The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance is warning charities nationwide to be on the alert for a fake-check overpayment scam. An individual using the name “Kenneth McFarlane” initially sends charities emails expressing interest, then …
Read MoreDHI Group reports fourth-quarter net loss
DHI Group Inc., formerly known as Dice Holdings Inc., today reported a quarterly net loss of $28.2 million, or 56 cents per share. The company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $34.8 million, or 68 …
Read MoreAmes National net income rose in the fourth quarter
Bank holding company Ames National Corp. reported fourth-quarter profits of $3.9 million, or 42 cent per share, compared with $3.1 million, or 34 cents per share, a year ago, according to a release. Loans increased …
Read MoreREG buys Sanimax biodiesel plant
Ames-based Renewable Energy Group Inc. is buying Wisconsin biorefinery Sanimax for $11 million and 500,000 shares of REG stock. REG also will pay $5 million over seven years based on the volume of biodiesel produced …
Read MoreISU College of Business program recognized for inspiring innovation
An initiative by Iowa State University’s College of Business was recognized Tuesday by a global accrediting agency for business schools as one of 30 innovations that represent how business schools are diversifying the business education …
Read MoreIowa economic indicators point to contraction
Principal reports fourth-quarter, full-year earnings
Principal Financial Group Inc. on Monday reported operating earnings of $303.2 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $324 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, as it announced quarterly and full-year results for 2015. …
Read MoreHow to find road conditions, power info
Those of you who braved the roads to drive downtown today may wonder what you’ll face getting home. The Iowa Department of Transportation offers detailed road condition information, crash reports and other information at the 511 …
Read More‘Big cheese’ conference booked for Des Moines
The American Cheese Society’s Annual Conference and Competition has been booked for July 27-30 at the Iowa Events Center, reports dsm magazine’s e-newsletter. The society expects more than 1,200 cheese and specialty food professionals at its Cheese in …
Read MoreISU Extension to offer ServSafe classes in Spanish
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will for the first time offer ServSafe food safety classes in Spanish as well as English, to accommodate the needs of Latino employees. Iowa law requires that by 2018, …
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