Archive for May 2016
NOTEBOOK: Workforce development, Pella style
The Pella Chamber of Commerce has its own way of both luring workers to town and keeping them there. “Our major employers want to reduce turnover,” said Karen Eischen, the chamber’s executive director.
Positively Pella …
Read MoreNewLink Genetics’ pancreatic cancer therapy fails
Shares of NewLink Genetics Corp. plunged 37 percent in extended trading on Monday after the drug maker said its experimental pancreatic cancer immunotherapy did not help patients live longer in a late-stage trial, Reuters reported. The Ames-based …
Read MoreAirport to consider new food and beverage contract
The Des Moines Airport Authority Board next month is expected to consider issuing a request for proposals for a new food and beverage system that could sharply increase the airport’s take from sales. The 20-year …
Read MoreBankers would like to find a few more commercial lenders
Commercial lenders are in short supply, according to 43 percent of the bank executives and board members who responded to Bank Director’s 2016 Compensation Survey. The results point to a troublesome shortage of the people …
Read MoreLending Club founder resigns amid question about loan sales to investor
Lawmakers expect Iowa Board of Regents appointee will be confirmed
The Gazette: Several Iowa senators representing districts heavily affected by the Board of Regents said they “fully expect” a West Des Moines physician appointed to the board on an interim basis Friday will receive senate approval …
Read MorePublic art on trail in Waukee nearly financed
Schwartz named YMCA CEO
FBL reports higher quarterly earnings
FBL Financial Group Inc. today reported net income for the first quarter of 2016 of $25.9 million, or $1.04 per share, compared with $23.6 million, or 94 cents per share, for the first quarter of …
Read MoreD.M. City Council supports Hubbell project next to Wellmark YMCA
The Des Moines City Council on Monday voted to support Hubbell Realty Co.’s plan for an apartment project that could generate funds for a long-sought swimming pool at the Wellmark YMCA. The City Council vote endorsed …
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