Archive for June 2016
The SBA 504 loan is back
For small businesses with high-cost loans for office buildings, warehouses or other real estate, a resurrected government program offers potential relief, Forbes reported. The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for its 504 refinancing …
Read MoreGroundbreaking for hotel at Summercrest Hills development
Indianola city officials plan a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. June 14 for a Country Inn & Suites hotel at the Summercrest Hills development. A YMCA, medical and dental clinics, a credit union, and a …
Read MoreDesign Alliance is on display at AIA Iowa
Design Alliance creations are featured in June as part of the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architect’s member display. AIA Iowa features the work of a member firm each month at its office, …
Read MoreState board approves $1 million for Wellmark YMCA pool
The Vision Iowa board approved a long-sought $1 million state contribution toward the construction of an estimated $9 million swimming pool for the Wellmark YMCA at Fifth and Grand avenues in downtown Des Moines. The …
Read MoreMoneyrates ranks Iowa fourth-best for millennials
An analysis by Moneyrates ranked Iowa among the top five states in the country for millennials. The study took into account eight factors, including unemployment rates for young adults, the in-state cost of four-year public …
Read MoreJune 15: Faith, Climate and Agriculture
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Fitch affirms A-minus rating for Athene
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the “A-minus” Insurer Financial Strength ratings of Athene Holding Ltd.’s operating companies, including Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Co., Athene Annuity and Life Co. Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of …
Read MoreLoebsack proposes National Flood Center
Congressman Dave Loebsack this week called for the creation of a National Flood Center that could be located at the University of Iowa, the Environmental Focus blog reported. Appearing at the University of Iowa’s Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory …
Read MoreMichigan environmentalist offers lessons from Flint
Chris Kolb was in the middle of the Flint water crisis. A former Democratic state lawmaker who now is president of the nonprofit Michigan Environmental Council, he co-chaired the task force that tried to figure…Read More