The Photo Issue: Brian Waller

Brian Waller
President, Technology Association of Iowa


Guitar/mandolin/piano player/composer

Brian Waller got interested in playing guitar when he was in his 20s and 30s, performing with a band at Vaudeville Mews. The selections: John Prine, Bob …

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Iowa P&C insurers named to Ward Top 50 list

Two Iowa-based insurers have been named to the 2016 Top 50 Property and Casualty Performers by Ward Group. Grinnell Mutual, the largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies in North America, and Farm Bureau Property …

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Vehicle sales were sluggish through May

Sales of new vehicles in Iowa dropped 1.6 percent over a 12-month period that ended in May, though total sales of 144,818 were well above the low of 98,618 from December 2009, near the end …

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Ash borer found in Missouri Valley

The ash-tree-killing emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Missouri Valley, the state reported. The beetle, which eats its way through ash trees’ food supplies, now has been confirmed in 35 Iowa counties. The invasive species from …

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Leadership group seeking nonprofit project proposals

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations for a class project for its current leadership class. The project provides leadership development opportunities while helping nonprofits address critical needs. Up to …

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Sept. 29: GDM Habitat’s 2016 Key Awards

Host: Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity About: The Key Awards honor Habitat partners’ outstanding efforts in building homes, communities and hope. The event honors businesses, organizations and individuals whose contributions have made a significant…Read More