Iowa joins $56M derivative bid-rigging settlement

State attorneys general from nearly two dozen states, including Iowa, announced multi-million dollar settlements Wednesday with two investment firms that the states allege rigged bids in connection with certain financial products sold to government and…Read More

Building inspectors honored

Two Greater Des Moines building inspectors with a combined 67 years on the job have received lifetime achievement awards from the Iowa Association of Building Officials. Maurice Dudney, who retired last month after 38 years …

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SCENES FROM: The Partnership Building

Several elements popped out during a tour of the reconstructed headquarters of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The design by Slingshot Architecture used accents of Iowa hickory wood, the red that permeates the Partnership’s new…Read More

DNR chirps about lower Chickadee Checkoff receipts

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hoping this year’s tax filers will be more generous toward the Chickadee Checkoff after receipts fell in 2014. “It’s disheartening after a five-year positive trend to see donations …

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Prometheus Awards finalists named

Technology Association of Iowa and accounting firm LWBJ have named finalists for the Prometheus Awards in 14 categories that drew a combined 124 nominations. Finalists for Ag Technology Company of the Year, a new category, …

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