Archive for November 2017
Hy-Vee converts some of its full-service Market Grille restaurants into express eateries
Des Moines Register: Hy-Vee Inc. is pulling back on its chainwide full-service restaurants and is in the process of converting several of its Market Grille locations to self-service eateries. Customers will order and pay at a …
Read MoreEMC announces leadership changes
EMC Insurance Group Inc. has named Mick Lovell as executive vice president of operations, effective Jan. 2. He will take over the responsibilities of Kevin Hovick, who is retiring. Lovell, currently executive vice president for …
Read MoreAmerican Equity sees earnings uptick, but annuity sales down 22%
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. reported third-quarter net income of $57 million, or 63 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $7.4 million, or 9 cents per share, for third quarter 2016. …
Read MoreDallas County sales tax vote getting eyeballs in Polk County
Here’s an alert to Dallas County voters: The eyes of Polk County are upon you today as you vote on the adoption of a penny-on-the-dollar local option sales tax.
“I want to see how Dallas …
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Read MoreDes Moines explosives supplier makes two acquisitions
Des Moines-based Quick Supply Co. announced that it made two acquisitions at the end of October, expanding the geographic reach of its affiliates in the explosives distribution market. The first transaction was the purchase of …
Read MoreSweeney appointed Iowa rural development director
Former state Rep. Annette Sweeney has been appointed as Iowa rural development director, President Donald Trump’s administration announced. Sweeney has been active on Iowa Corn Growers Association committees on animal agriculture and water quality. She …
Read MoreTrump appoints Iowa’s DeJong as FSA state director
President Donald Trump has appointed Iowa Corn Growers Association staffer Amanda DeJong to serve as Iowa state executive director for the Farm Service Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. DeJong joined the Iowa …
Read MorePlan to ‘Energize Des Moines’ aims to reduce consumption of resources in largest buildings
A program to reduce energy and water consumption in Des Moines’ largest buildings was outlined today to the Des Moines City Council.
Called Energize Des Moines, the voluntary program targets occupied commercial, multifamily, hospitality, industrial …
Simpson to cover tuition for students of families earning $60,000 or less
Simpson College officials today announced a new financial aid initiative they hope will spur moderate-income families to take another look at the private college.
With the Simpson Promise, the college will cover the full cost …