Archive for February 2018
Inspiration
Des Moines Area Community College’s ciWeek9, running March 5-8, is all about inspiration and innovation.
This year, the sessions will be about a man who has attention deficit disorder but still managed to score a …
Read MoreDes Moines Charity Hack applications open
dsmHack has opened nonprofit applications for this year’s Des Moines Charity Hack to be held March 22-24 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Last year, more than 80 developers, designers and innovators helped craft …
Read MoreSBA backs nearly $3M in Central Iowa loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration in January backed eight private loans for Central Iowa businesses for a total of just under $3 million.
The $2.96 million in loans should help create 40 new jobs and …
Kroger to sell convenience store business to U.K. firm, not to Casey’s
Wall Street Journal: Kroger Co. is selling its convenience store business to privately held U.K.-based EG Group for $2.15 billion, the companies said today. EG Group, which operates gas stations and convenience stores across Europe, will …
Read MoreHobby Lobby to open West Des Moines store in early March
Des Moines Register: Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby will open its third Des Moines metro store in early March. The newest location will be in the Plaza at Jordan Creek, a retail development on Jordan …
Read MoreBusiness Council survey finds strong talk of increased sales
The Iowa Business Council’s quarterly economic survey, released today, found three-quarters of its 26 members expect increased sales over the next six months. Half of the council members also are looking for an increase in both …
Read MoreYMCA makes splash, hires former Ohio State swim coach
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines has hired former Ohio State University swim coach Bill Wadley to direct the Y’s Des Moines-area youth competitive swimming program. Wadley, who has coached Big 10 and national champions …
Read MoreMcIntyre hired as director of operations for Healing Passages
Healing Passages Birth & Wellness Center in Des Moines announced it has hired Katie McIntyre as director of operations. McIntyre brings 15 years of experience in public relations, communications, human resources, management and compliance to the role. She …
Read MoreNonprofit would pay a buck a year for 99 years to redevelop Grubb Y land
A nonprofit group that has operated behind the scenes for more than a year as it pieces together a redevelopment plan for 7 acres of city-owned land near the Grubb YMCA will discuss elements of …
Read MoreUtilities Board approves Alliant rate increase
The Iowa Utilities Board on Friday approved a settlement calling for a rate hike of 7.8 percent for Alliant Energy, which will take in an added $130 million in revenue. The utility had asked for …
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