Branstad extends disaster proclamation for 25 counties

By user | November 8, 2016 |

Muscatine Journal: Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is extending the proclamation of disaster emergency for counties affected by flooding in September. The extension will make the Iowa Individual Assistance Program available until Dec. 7 for eligible residents …

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Arconic lands multiyear, $1B Airbus contract

By user | November 8, 2016 |

Quad-City Times: Arconic has received a multiyear, $1 billion contract with Airbus that will get a huge assist from new manufacturing equipment being installed at Arconic Davenport Works. Arconic is the new company created when Alcoa …

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NewBoCo starts CR code school for adults, eyes D.M.

By user | November 8, 2016 |
Tech accelerator NewBoCo in Cedar Rapids plans to launch a code-writing school for adults, and may add classes in Des Moines later. Officially the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative says the DeltaV program will be powered by Code Fellows, a…Read More

Nov. 28: November Member Orientation

By user | November 8, 2016 |
Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce About: This event is for new/current members and prospective members of the Downtown Chamber to learn or refresh their knowledge on chamber programs. Hear about how to best…Read More

Nov. 17: Mobile Video Tools Workshop

By user | November 7, 2016 |
Host: Central Iowa PRSA About: Chris Snider, assistant professor, Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communications, will introduce you to tools for stabilizing your video, adding external lights, adding external lenses and getting clear audio.…Read More

American begins Cedar Rapids-Charlotte flights

By user | November 7, 2016 |

Cedar Rapids Gazette: American Airlines on Friday launched twice-daily nonstop service from Cedar Rapids to Charlotte, N.C., offering a new option for passengers traveling to the East Coast, the southeast United States or the Caribbean. Charlotte …

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