Archive for August 2016
Nationwide to debut new ad campaign during Olympics
Nationwide will launch a new advertising campaign tonight during NBC’s broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics, featuring Grammy Award-winning superstar Brad Paisley and multiplatinum pop artist Rachel Platten, best known for her …
Read MoreJefferson casino releases report card on first year of operations
Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson has been open for a little more than a year now after obtaining what might have been the last casino license issued by the state of Iowa, and its …
Read MoreEaster Seals Iowa raises more than $520,000
Easter Seals Iowa raised more than $520,000 through its recent Admiral’s White Party and Sunnyside Regatta fundraising events in July. The funds will support Easter Seals Iowa’s mission to provide services to people with disabilities, …
Read MoreAug. 17: Maerz Brothers Return to Startup Stories
City of Des Moines to submit site proposal for new federal courthouse
The federal government needs a location for a new $140 million courthouse in Des Moines, and city officials have a location, one that has been on the map for at least six years.
City of Des Moines to submit site proposal for new federal courthouse
The federal government needs a location for a new $140 million courthouse in Des Moines, and city officials have a location, one that has been on the map for at least six years.
Olson joins Anawim Housing
Holly Olson has been named vice president of finance and accounting for Anawim Housing. Olson most recently was director of finance and accounting at LS2group. From 2006 to 2013, she was executive director …
Read MoreOlson joins Anawim Housing
Holly Olson has been named vice president of finance and accounting for Anawim Housing. Olson most recently was director of finance and accounting at LS2group. From 2006 to 2013, she was executive director …
Read MoreGuideOne to exit personal lines business, reduce its workforce
GuideOne Insurance in West Des Moines will cut about 73 jobs over the next 12 to 18 months as the company stops selling home and auto insurance, The Des Moines Register reported. GuideOne plans to stop offering …
Read MoreREG posts stronger second-quarter results
Ames-based Renewable Energy Group sold 150.1 million gallons of fuel in the second quarter, up 56.2 percent from the same period a year ago, the company announced. That led to a 49.4 percent increase in revenues, to …
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