Archive for June 2016
Prairie Rivers of Iowa begins new grant initiative
Prairie Rivers of Iowa is working with the Living Roadway Trust Fund to begin a new grant initiative that supports building outdoor learning environments across Iowa. The outdoor learning spaces are intended to be unique …
Read MoreBusiness leaders expect stronger second half
Iowa Business Council: The sentiment of Iowa Business Council members regarding economic activity in the state for the next six months moved higher from the previous quarter. The 2016 second-quarter IBC Overall Economic Outlook Survey Index …
Read MoreGreen light likely for Bakken pipeline construction in Iowa
Des Moines Register: State utilities regulators signaled Wednesday they are ready to give a green light to begin digging to construct the Bakken oil pipeline through most of a 346-mile route that will slice diagonally through …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Kent picks up honorary degree at Simpson
Simpson College recently gave one of its trustees, Gage Kent of Kent Corp., an honorary doctorate for his service to the school. But a quick read of his activities shows he’s active in innovation circles …
Read MoreA strong showing for Iowa banks in the first quarter
VIDEO: How businesses can prepare for the Silver Tsunami
Kirkwood generates millions for state economy
Corridor Business Journal: Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids recently commissioned an economic impact study showing the difference it’s made in the state of Iowa, which, judging from the results, is huge. The study found that …
Read MoreEvent June 13: Drive FORE Kids
YLI graduates 37 students
This year’s Youth Leadership Initiative graduating class is composed of 37 students from 19 area high schools. The Greater Des Moines Partnership program develops and fosters leadership among high school sophomores and juniors in Greater …
Read MoreAnbang withdraws application for Fidelity & Guaranty merger
Chinese insurer Anbang Insurance Group has withdrawn an application for regulatory approval of its $1.57 billion merger deal with Des Moines-based insurer Fidelity & Guaranty Life, amid requests for more financial information, U.S. News & World …
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