Archive for March 2018
NOTEBOOK: Walton Foundation aims to improve Iowa waterways
Moira Mcdonald, senior program officer for the Walton Family Foundation’s Freshwater Conservation Initiative, stopped by Java Joe’s on Fourth Street a few weeks ago to talk to me about Walton’s water work.
There were a …
NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…
In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week.
Reynolds: ‘Build on positives’
Gov. Kim Reynolds made her first appearance at 1 Million Cups Des Moines, encouraging entrepreneurs to …
A Closer Look: Ryan Osborn
When Ryan Osborn reflects on his first 18 months as president of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, he naturally looks up at the organization’s dry ceiling, now protected by a new roof that was donated …
Read MoreDelta Dental Foundation gives $2.1 million throughout state in 2017
In 2017, health insurer Delta Dental of Iowa contributed more than $2.1 million throughout Iowa through the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation, Public Benefit Program and the company’s corporate giving, according to a news release. …
Read MoreFood Bank of Iowa opens its own food pantry
Food Bank of Iowa has opened its first on-site food pantry, Karen’s Cupboard. The idea is to serve clients who live near the distribution center at 2220 E. 17th St. The pantry will offer groceries including …
Read MoreState economic indicators advanced for fifth straight month in January
A measure of the Iowa economy increased 0.2 percentage points in January, marking the fifth month of positive growth, the Iowa Department of Revenue said in a release. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose to …
Read MoreSenate OKs Future Ready Iowa bill; summit registration to close
The Iowa Senate passed the Future Ready Iowa Act on Monday, 47-0, sending the bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has made the legislation a priority.
Future Ready Iowa is the governor’s plan to have 70 percent …
Read MoreApril 4: Inspiring Women of Iowa
Host: Aureon
About: The second annual Inspiring Women of Iowa event celebrates inspiring and influential women in our community, with proceeds going to Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. The event honors three women, one in …
Bridge project to close First Street at I-35 in Ankeny on Friday
Warning for early commuters: First Street in Ankeny will be closed at Interstate 35 overnight from 12:01 a.m. until 5 a.m. Friday, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. The …
Read MoreSBA honors Clinton firm
The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Bob Simpson, president of Big River Packaging Co. in Clinton, as Iowa’s Small Business Person of the Year. After Clinton lost 355 jobs from the International Paper plant …
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