Archive for May 2016
MPO awards $13 million for 18 transportation projects
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has awarded $13 million for 18 transportation projects that include new road sections, bridges and maintenance. Included are grants for the Southeast Connector and the Court Avenue bridge in …
Read MoreNew Waukee school to sprout development; here’s who owns the land
Partnership D.C. trip recap
I tagged along as the Greater Des Moines Partnership logged its 37th annual lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., with nearly 200 community leaders. The trip May 11-13 was my second.
The sessions hit hot …
Read MoreEvent June 16: Living, Working, Serving With Purpose
About: This event will feature speakers Sen. William W. Bradley (managing director of Allen & Co.…Read More
Ankeny approves development agreement for Baker Group project
Baker Group, a Des Moines-based construction contractor, plans to relocate 480 jobs to Ankeny, where it has proposed building a $22 million office and manufacturing plant, The Des Moines Register reported. The Ankeny City Council approved an …
Read MoreIowa gas tax reduced 1 cent as program ends
Quad-City Times: A little more than a year ago, Iowa raised its state gas tax by 10 cents. On Monday, the state lopped off a penny. Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law a bill that repeals …
Read MoreVan Meter Inc. names new president and CEO
Van Meter Inc. announced that Lura McBride has been appointed president and CEO by the company’s board of directors. Based in Cedar Rapids, Van Meter is a nationwide distributor of electrical and …
Read MoreDes Moines chosen for initiative to improve health in low-income neighborhoods
LWBJ founding partner Larson passes away
Larson was instrumental in expanding the company, which …
Read More28-story high-rise gets Cedar Rapids staff support
Cedar Rapids Gazette: A city panel is recommending a proposal for the tallest building ever in Cedar Rapids — a 28-story, $103 million tower — for a vacant plot in downtown. One Park Place, with a …
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