Archive for November 2016
Winnebago completes acquisition of Grand Design RV
Winnebago Industries Inc. today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Grand Design RV LLC, a manufacturer of towable recreation vehicles based in Middlebury, Ind., for approximately $500 million in cash and …
Read MoreHy-Vee to donate nearly $190,000 to slain officers’ families
Hy-Vee Inc. thanked customers today for generously showing their respect and gratitude to slain Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines Police Sgt. Anthony Beminio by donating nearly $140,000 to their families. In total, …
Read MoreWhat’s the outlook for Obamacare next year?
Airport looks to raise parking rates, build hangars and runway
Dec 1: SBA Lender Matchmaking Fair
Grocery bagger turned safety entrepreneur to appear at Startup Stories
Gabriel Glynn, CEO of MakuSafe Corp., will speak at Square One DSM’s November Startup Stories luncheon. Glynn will discuss his conversion from sacking groceries at a corner store to starting a string of businesses, most recently …
Read MoreWard wins open seat on Broadlawns board
Two incumbents won re-election to the Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees on Tuesday, and a former Des Moines school board member will join them, The Des Moines Register reported. Janet Metcalf and Mary Krieg will remain …
Read MoreTrial attorneys to recognize special achievements
Iowa Chief Justice Mark Cady will receive the Iowa Association for Justice Judicial Achievement Award during the association’s annual luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Cady is being …
Read MoreFoley: Airport on track to hit 2.5 million passengers this year
Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport should grow 6 percent this year, logging 2.5 million departures and arrivals, said Kevin Foley, executive director and general manager. “Remember, 2.5 million is where we get busy,” …
Read MoreApplications sought for Jazz in July bands, host sites
Metro Arts Alliance is taking applications for host sites and bands for its 35th year of Jazz in July in 2017. The festival celebrates jazz with free outdoor concerts at different venues throughout the month. …
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