Archive for September 2016
McLellan: Build a community of fans
I spent the weekend with my daughter and her boyfriend at a “Supernatural” convention in Chicago. If you’re not familiar with the TV show “Supernatural,” it’s in its 12th season, largely because of its huge …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: A short history of electric cars
This Wall Street Journal headline caught my wife’s eye at breakfast recently: “Electric Cars Will Be Here Sooner Than You Expect.”
The article offered several reasons, including this: “Hy-Vee Inc., a chain of 241 …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Luke Nelson
For nine years, Luke Nelson was the city administrator in Boone. On Aug. 15, he stepped into the role of Norwalk city manager. Both job titles mean that he acts as a chief executive, but …
Read MoreRecharging: Iowa Energy Center under review after director leaves
Iowa Energy Center operations are getting a full review with the help of outside experts after the center’s departing director blasted what he called interference from utilities and others when he tried to make changes …
Read MoreThe Insider Notebook: September 16 Issue
Business Record 9-16-16
Recharged
Iowa Energy Center under review after director leaves.
Focus: Energy & Utilities
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Read MoreRural Mainstreet Index falls for 13th straight month
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell for the 13th straight month, though Iowa is faring better than the area as a whole. The overall index fell to 37.3 in September from 41.1 the month before. …
Read MoreIowa farmland prices drop 8.7 percent in year
Cropland values in Iowa dropped 8.7 percent in the year that ended Sept. 1, the Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute reported Wednesday. The statewide average dropped 3.7 percent from March to September. Losses were …
Read MoreIowa Energy Center offers new education grants
Principal survey: Majority of small firms say they’re financially healthy