Archive for May 2018
AARP joins Interrobang Film Festival as presenting sponsor
The Des Moines Arts Festival announced that AARP will be the presenting sponsor of the annual Interrobang Film Festival. The Des Moines Arts Festival has presented the film festival each year since 2007 as part …
Read MoreSeneca Cos. hires oil industry safety expert
Des Moines-based Seneca Cos., a design, construction and service company in the petroleum industry, has named Loyd Phillips as its vice president of safety. “Seneca performs work in very dangerous environments, which is why we …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Mike Naig
Mike Naig took over as Iowa agriculture secretary as his boss and mentor, Bill Northey, emerged from a colorful confirmation period and took his new job as U.S. secretary of agriculture. Naig settled into his …
Read MoreICE arrests 32 in raid at MPC Enterprises in Mount Pleasant
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Federal and local law enforcement officials arrested 32 men on what they described as administrative immigration violations during a raid in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday. Iowa State Patrol officers blocked off the entrance …
Read MoreDollar General Literacy Foundation awards 27 Iowa nonprofits
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is awarding nearly $70,000 in literacy grants to Iowa nonprofits, libraries and schools, the foundation announced today. Six of the 27 Iowa nonprofits to receive grants are based in Des …
Read MoreExhibit by ArtForce Iowa students opens today
“KnowJustice: Manifesto” — an art exhibit and events highlighting youth social justice issues — kicks off today with an evening event at the Polk County Heritage Gallery. The art exhibit will continue through May and feature …
Read MoreMeredith reports third-quarter loss on purchase of Time Inc.
Meredith Corp. reported a loss from continuing operations for the third quarter of $95 million and a net loss of $110 million in the quarter, compared with net earnings of $40 million in the year-ago …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Credit union opening is another sign of vigor in rehabbed center
A groundbreaking set for Thursday in Urbandale is noteworthy for a couple of reasons: A Greater Des Moines business is growing and its growth is occurring in a once dowdy retail center that is coming …
Read MoreDowntown forums scheduled for June
The Iowa Downtown Resource Center will offer several forums in June to bring community leaders together to network and discuss downtown and community topics. Each forum will focus on a different area of economic development …
Read MoreR&R apartments get awards
Two of R&R Realty Group’s residential communities have received Pinnacle of Excellence Awards from the Greater Iowa Apartment Association, the company announced. Sierra Pointe Apartments in West Des Moines and Residences at 62W in Johnston …
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