Archive for May 2016
DNR proposes lower air quality fees for businesses
It’s a rare event when a government entity asks permission to reduce fees, but that is what the Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to do. The agency will ask the governor-appointed Iowa Environmental Protection Commission on …
Read MoreDART offers free rides to bicyclists in May
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is inviting all cyclists in Greater Des Moines to go farther, faster, by riding their bikes and the bus for free. Throughout the month of May, when someone …
Read MoreFormer Milwaukee mayor supports converting DSM one-way streets to two-way
Blunt-speaking former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist spent time surveying Des Moines’ new urbanism this week, praising attractions like the East Village while suggesting downtown should turn its one-way streets into more pedestrian-friendly two-way routes.
Southridge Mall owner reports a profitable quarter
Macerich Co., the Santa Monica, Calif.-based owner of Southridge Mall, reported profits of $421 million, or $2.76 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with $24.6 million, or 15 cents per share, in …
Read MoreEmbria Health expands into European market
Ankeny-based Embria Health Sciences has expanded the market for its fermented immune supplement ingredient EpiCor into Central and Eastern Europe with a new distribution agreement with Hermes Consilium. Through this agreement Hermes Consilium will be …
Read MoreThree companies win Stevie Awards
Three Greater Des Moines companies received Stevie Awards through the annual American Business Awards program. Prositions Inc. in Urbandale received a gold award for Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year. It also received Stevie …
Read MoreMagazine tags Red House as top remodeling firm
Red House Remodeling, a West Des Moines company owned by Ben and Stephanie Trannel, has been named to Remodeling magazine’s Big50 list for 2016. The list is in the May issue of the national trade …
Read MoreFuture fuzzy for Mason City pork plant
Des Moines Register: Company officials aren’t saying much, but at least one other Iowa city is hoping to lure a $240 million pork processing plant that Mason City officials surprisingly rejected Wednesday. Family-owned Prestage Farm announced plans in …
Read MoreVIDEO: One thing to know about sharing the second shift
The Business Record hosted it’s first ever Lift IOWA event Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines. Moderator Janette Larkin kicked things off by summing up how gender inequality in the home is …
Read MoreDesigns on a Walnut Street duplex
Des Moines mortgage banker Bruce Myers is a designer and developer at heart, one with an interest in unique spaces. He has found that spot in a…Read More