Archive for October 2016
Science Center’s ‘Wild Music’ exhibit opens
The Science Center of Iowa’s latest traveling exhibit, “Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life,” opened on Oct. 1. Through sensory-stimulating activities, visitors will not only hear the music that surrounds them every day, but …
Read MoreIowa state treasurer won’t suspend activity with Wells Fargo
Cedar Rapids Gazette: State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald thinks the president of Wells Fargo Co. should be fired but doesn’t plan to close the state’s account with the bank that “keeps the state’s checking account, if you …
Read MoreRev up for transportation Wednesday
Celebrate Business and Economic Impact Award winners are announced
Oct. 3 to 7: AIGA Iowa Design Week 2016
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Read MoreBranstad ‘confident’ Iowa will qualify for federal flood aid
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad said today that it will take several weeks, now that floodwaters are receding, to compile damage reports in flood-affected Iowa counties, but he said he is “pretty confident” Iowa will …
Read MoreChinese seed company opens North American office in Des Moines
Origin, a germplasm and crop seed provider, established its North American office in Des Moines’ Financial Center Aug. 29, the company announced today. The company has expanded its work in biotech traits. CEO Bill Niebur, …
Read MoreBranstad plans trade mission to China, Japan
Gov. Terry Branstad this morning said he plans to lead a trade mission to China and Japan in mid-November, accompanied by executives from the Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council. In …
Read MoreGrand View University to debut Global Vision Week
Grand View University next week will host Global Vision Week, featuring speakers and events aimed at broadening community understanding of different belief systems and perspectives. Among the featured speakers are Eboo Patel, humanities scholar and …
Read MoreWinnebago shares soar after its biggest deal ever
Motor home maker Winnebago Industries Inc. said today that it would buy privately held Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Co., a maker of towable recreational vehicles, in its biggest-ever deal, sending its shares soaring. Reuters reported that the …
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