Archive for March 2018
Google Roadshow stops at Des Moines middle school
Google’s CS First Roadshow came to Des Moines’ Meredith Middle School today. The CS First Roadshow teaches kids about the importance of STEM education through an interactive coding presentation. The goal is to foster an interest …
Read MoreIowa farmland value rises nearly 5 percent
The average value of Iowa farmland increased 4.9 percent in the year that ended March 1, according to the most recent survey of farmland specialists by the Realtors Land Institute-Iowa Chapter. The estimated prices were …
Read MoreUI students start nonprofit for students with disabilities after frustrating home-care experience
Three University of Iowa students are organizing student caregivers after an unreliable and frustrating experience, reports the Daily Iowan. Michael Penniman, Peter Easler and Jacob Newcomb founded the nonprofit Students Care to provide reliable, professional care …
Read MoreDestination: China
When David Chadima of Cedar Rapids went to China in 1982 as a college student, it was one of those destinations reserved for intrepid travelers willing to overcome steep language and cultural barriers.
The United …
Tariff spat threatens ag trade
When President Donald Trump followed through Thursday on his threat to impose $60 billion in tariffs on aluminum and steel and sanctions on China, even as Iowa agricultural interests were wrapping up their latest outreach …
Read MoreDe Kock named assistant city manager in Clive
Peter De Kock, former executive director of the Des Moines Social Club, has been hired as assistant city manager by the city of Clive. He starts work April 2, filling a position that was left …
Read MoreFacebook still favored by Iowans on social media, Blue Compass reports
A case study initiated by marketing and web development firm Blue Compass found that Iowans across age demographics still prefer Facebook, despite national trends showing a downturn in the site’s use. Forty-three percent of Iowans polled reported Facebook …
Read MoreIowa unemployment rate holds at 2.9%; construction jobs continue to decline
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent in February, according to a release from Iowa Workforce Development. The state’s jobless rate was 3.4 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at …
Read MoredsmHack announces participants
dsmHack has named the local nonprofit organizations that will benefit from over 85 developers, designers and innovators helping them at the Des Moines Charity Hackathon. This year’s event at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny …
Read MoreApril 24: CyberCon III Collaborative Security
Host: Iowa Communications Alliance
About: The number of cyberattacks increases daily. They are becoming more sophisticated, and experiencing a breach is not an “if” but a “when.” How quickly can you detect, respond and recover …