Archive for November 2016
Workiva revenue up, stock price down
Workiva Inc. saw revenues rise 23.3 percent in the third quarter, while the company posted an operating loss of $12.7 million, down from $14.3 million in the same period last year. Revenue was $44.7 million, …
Read MoreU.S. corn, soybean harvests to be bigger than expected, USDA says
Reuters: The U.S. Agriculture Department raised its already record forecast for U.S. corn and soybean harvests on Wednesday, with gains keyed by increased yield estimates in major production states. In Iowa, the top corn production state …
Read MoreIFA backs homeless shelters
The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded $730,680 to 16 homeless and domestic violence shelters to help with operations. The funding is made available through the state-funded Shelter Assistance Fund program. Recipients from Greater Des Moines …
Read MoreMinneapolis developer plans apartment building in Western Gateway
Minneapolis-based Roers Investments, the developers who teamed up with apartment management czar Harry Bookey on the 211-unit Confluence on Third multifamily project in downtown Des Moines, is planning a five-story, mixed-use building at 1400 Walnut …
Read MoreMid-Iowa Health Foundation wraps up five-year grants campaign
DOT director Trombino resigns
Paul Trombino, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, has resigned effective Nov. 28, KCCI reported. Employees were notified Wednesday, but were given no reason for Trombino’s departure.
Gov. Terry Branstad appointed Trombino to…Read More
NOTEBOOK: Noodling around The Fifth
Hurd sells last property at former Quality Ford site
Senior living center under construction in West Des Moines
YMCA offers free day, reduced fees for veterans
Veterans Day 2016 will be celebrated as Military Appreciation Day at all branches of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. On Nov. 11, the Y is inviting all veterans, active duty military and Guard and …
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