Archive for March 2018
Business Record 3-30-18
‘Catalysts’ highlights women changing Iowa tech scene
Ten years after the Women of Innovation awards began, administrators at the Technology Association of Iowa took some time to step back.
In the fall of 2017, TAI employees started meeting with former Women of …
Lift Survey 2018
Momentum is building. Do you feel it?
At a national level, the past year arguably felt like a turning point for women’s issues. In January 2017, more than 4 million people turned out for what …
Read MoreApril 14: YWRC Gala
Host: Young Women’s Resource Center
About: The YWRC Gala begins with a social hour and silent auction, and includes dinner. A brief program follows, including the honoring of the 2018 Louise Noun Visionary Woman community …
Five Iowa medical marijuana stores gain state approval
Des Moines Register: Iowans looking to buy medical marijuana products could have options across the state, starting in December. The Iowa Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that it has offered cannabis dispensary licenses to proposed …
Read MoreBill allowing health plans not compliant with ACA goes to Iowa governor’s desk
Iowa Public Radio: A bill to allow cheaper health plans that don’t comply with the federal Affordable Care Act passed the Iowa Senate Tuesday and is heading to the governor’s desk. Supporters say the new plans …
Read MoreDes Moines market research CEO accepted into Forbes Finance Council
Sheryl Moore, president and CEO of annuity market research firm Wink Inc. in Des Moines, has been accepted into the Forbes Finance Council. The invitation-only council provides select executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management, and …
Read MoreSimpson debate team captures national title — again
Simpson College has won the national debate title for the second time in three years. After finishing as runner-up last year, Simpson defeated 81 colleges and universities at Tennessee State University in Nashville on March …
Read MoreTollakson receives national planning award for waterways work
Hubbell Realty Co. chief Rick Tollakson will receive the American Planning Association’s National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Advocate for work to improve Central Iowa waterways. Tollakson has led a committee that is pushing …
Read MoreDemand depletes blender-pump grant program of funds
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program awarded all remaining blender-pump grants for this year, running out of cash before a scheduled fourth round of disbursements.
The program board awarded funds to 15 projects for retailers involving equipment …