Archive for October 2016
House sales slip in September, but remain above year-ago levels
Sales and pending sales of houses in Greater Des Moines dropped slightly in September from August, but remained above year-ago levels, according to the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. According to the Realtors monthly …
Read MoreWells Fargo Foundation grant application deadline nears
The Wells Fargo Foundation is currently accepting grants for human services-related organizations and projects. The deadline is Oct. 15 for grant requests from organizations whose work chiefly benefits at-risk populations and addresses critical needs such …
Read MoreDOT plans meeting on Highway 141/I-80 improvements
The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 24 on proposed improvements at the Interstate 35/80 and Iowa 141 interchange, also known as Rider Corner. The completed environmental assessment will also be available. The session …
Read MoreFund created for Cedar Rapids small-business flood recovery
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Cedar Rapids small businesses recovering from last month’s flood will be able to apply for a grant from a new public-private program to help them get back on their feet. The Jobs and …
Read MoreNonprofits can apply for free marketing services
Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail in Urbandale is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its FootPRINT Fund grants, which provide up to $1,000 in marketing services to be used during 2017. Award recipients are selected by …
Read MoreDes Moines Water Works eyes 10 percent rate increase next year
Iowa Department of Education releases draft social studies standards
Iowa students would see more emphasis on critical thinking skills needed to compete in the job market under new proposed social studies standards. The draft standards, released Tuesday by the Iowa Department of Education, outline what students …
Read MoreManus named Stevie Awards for Women in Business finalist
Shazia Manus, CEO of Clive-based payments processor TMG, was recently named a finalist in the Female Executive of the Year — Business Services category in the 13th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The …
Read MoreW.D.M. surveying residents, business owners as it plans for the future
The city of West Des Moines is inviting residents and business owners to share their ideas about the city’s future by answering an online survey. The survey will help the city update its five-year economic development …
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