Archive for September 2016
Appeals court issues first ruling on revisions to mechanic’s lien law
Hubbell receives housing honor
Imax theater a possibility for Fridley project in Waukee
Commercial and residential TIF recommended for ‘Miesblock’ project
The city of Des Moines Urban Design Review Board has recommended approval of 20 years of property tax rebates for Nelson Construction & Development’s Miesblock project at Seventh Street and Grand Avenue.
Miesblock is …
Read MoreUnemployment insurance contribution rate won’t change
Iowa Workforce Development announced that the employer contribution rate table for unemployment insurance premiums will remain the same in 2017. That contribution rate table — Table 6 — has been in effect for 10 of …
Read MoreSurvey: Iowa families overestimate expected college debt
A survey by Iowa College Aid found that students and families overestimate the debt associated with college and are likely planning for the worst when preparing for the financial impact of higher education. The survey, …
Read MoreDOT taking comments on long-range plan through Sept. 30
The Iowa Department of Transportation is working on a framework for setting priorities for future project spending. A survey designed to collect public input will be open through Sept. 30. It focuses on what the state’s future …
Read MoreISU creates online watershed simulator
Airport seeking public comments on plan for new terminal
The Des Moines Airport Authority will take public comments on a study of two potential sites for a new airport terminal from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Des Moines Central Library downtown. …
Read MoreCasey’s reports another strong quarter
Fuel sales and gains in customer purchases of pizzas and other prepared food and fountain items led Casey’s General Stores Inc. to what the company said was a record first fiscal quarter. Ankeny-based Casey’s reported …
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