Archive for October 2016
DART 2035: Transportation choices
The local transit agency — which thinks now more in terms of providing mobility, in all its forms — has a vision for Greater Des Moines 2035. Not surprisingly, that vision would be expensive, and …
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Cities and counties pave the way for Veterans Parkway extension
The West Des Moines City Council approved several intergovernmental agreements Tuesday that will lead to the extension of Veterans Parkway as well as other infrastructure resulting from the development of Microsoft Corp.’s latest data center, …
Read MoreAnawim launches housing project
NOTEBOOK: Doubts about TIF
Its 276 luxury apartments will bring residents to a stretch of Walnut Street that for…Read More
NewLink awarded $25 million contract for Ebola Zaire vaccine
Ames Tribune: After successful initial trials, Ames-based NewLink Genetics will continue development on the Ebola Zaire vaccine (designated V920), thanks to a $25 million contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority of the United …
Read MoreOct. 8: X: Celebrating a Decade of Art Noir
Oct. 18: You Get to Write Your Own Story
MidWestOne names chief operating officer
Kevin Kramer has been appointed chief operating officer of MidWestOne Bank and its holding company, Iowa City-based MidWestOne Financial Group Inc., according to a release. He recently was executive vice president and director of commercial …
Read MoreUnited Way to hold refugee summit Oct. 7-8
United Way of Central Iowa will hold its first-ever Refugee Summit: “Welcoming New Iowans into the Community.” The two-day summit at Plymouth Church, 4126 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines, is meant to honor the achievements …
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