Archive for August 2016
Environmental organizations plan to create Service Squad
The Iowa Environmental Council and Iowa Rivers Revival plan to create a Service Squad that will coordinate volunteers for cleanup projects. But first, they will join with Confluence Brewing Co. to hold a “clean water …
Read MoreIowa weather running hotter than normal
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports that the weather over the past couple of weeks has been slightly warmer than normal, with about average rain. Average rainfall statewide was 2.1 inches, a bit above …
Read MoreIgor moves into Gravitate power rankings
Geoff Wood, the innovation guru behind the Gravitate co-working site, has been compiling a completely subjective, just-for-fun set of power rankings. It’s a chance to highlight operations he thinks have legs, although he’s not saying …
Read MoreTax incentive application approved for Drake area apartment project
The Des Moines City Council has approved Neighborhood Development Corp.’s application for an estimated $968,398 in state tax credits for a $7.6 million project that would add 50 market-rate apartment units in the Drake University …
Read MoreRaising tax rates on rich could help spread wealth, broaden economic strength, Atlantic magazine says
Federal candidates in Iowa air concerns about Farm Credit System
Radio Iowa: Federal officeholders from Iowa and their general election challengers are raising questions about the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks established by the federal government in 1916 to help farmers. Sen. Chuck …
Read MoreMeredith makes more leadership changes
Altoona adopts ‘complete streets’ policy
Altoona has become the ninth local city to adopt a policy of “complete streets,” which supports roadway design that is friendly to walkers, bicyclists, motorists and other travelers. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization …
Read MoreVilsack to speak in Ames next week
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will give the keynote address during the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer National Road Tour stop in Ames on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Debi Durham, director of the Iowa …
Read MoreTippett to give Bucksbaum lecture at Drake
Journalist and talk show radio host Krista Tippett will deliver the annual Bucksbaum lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in Drake University’s Knapp Center. The event is free and open to the public. Tippett hosts …
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