Archive for October 2016
Another arson incident suspected on Bakken pipeline equipment
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Police are investigating another incident of suspected arson after fires appear to have been intentionally set to construction equipment working on the Bakken pipeline. Jasper County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Saturday night to …
Read MoreIowa entrepreneurs more optimistic than global peers
A report by the Entrepreneurs Organization found that Iowa business leaders are more optimistic than their peers around the globe, based on a September survey report. Iowa entrepreneurs saw a smaller percentage increase in the number of …
Read MoreReport: Most Iowa metros highly LGBTQ-supportive
A majority of Iowa’s larger cities rank high for support of LGBTQ people and workers, according to a new report released today by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The 2016 Municipal Equality Index, a nationwide rating system …
Read MoreState to establish more permanent drug ‘Take Back’ sites
Gov. Terry Branstad today announced a new initiative to create more permanent year-round Prescription Take Back locations throughout Iowa to augment the biannually scheduled Take Back Days. The initial goal is to ensure each county …
Read MoreReport: Iowa consumers could save $12.6 billion in 25 years by using wind energy
Riverfront pump house wins design award
The Waterfront Center is giving an “honor award” to Substance Architecture for the Principal Riverwalk pump station along Court Avenue. The structure is in two geometric pieces that form a gateway to the walk along …
Read MoreSerious Social Media lands $700,000 investment from two Iowa insurers
Pork Producers: Nick’s has best tenderloin in state
Nick’s on Army Post Road has won the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s annual contest to find the best breaded pork tenderloin. The restaurant serves 1,000 tenderloins a week; the sandwich accounts for 80 percent of …
Read MoreLoan growth helps offset decline in profits for Ames National
Ames National Corp. reported net income of $3.8 million, or 41 cents per share, for the quarter ended Sept. 30, down from $4.1 million, or 44 cents per share, a year ago, according to a …
Read MoreSBA offers Twitter chat on cybersecurity Oct. 25
The U.S. Small Business Administration plans a Twitter chat on cybersecurity at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. The session will feature advice, tips, and tricks on how to deal with emerging threats. The hashtag is #SBAchat.…
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