Archive for May 2018
June 1: First Friday Series: Featuring Claudia Schabel of Schabel Solutions
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: On the first Friday of every month, join us to hear the savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs of Des Moines share their story. In a laid-back environment, …
Fire marshal expects to see more people apply for fireworks licenses this year
Radio Iowa: Fireworks will go on sale again in Iowa communities later this week and the state fire marshal’s office expects the number of licensed sellers will increase by as much as 20 percent this year. …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Deeper dive into the Y pool: Kids’ competitive swimming will grow
Here’s an aquatic trivia question: How long does it take to “flip” the lane markers at the Wellmark YMCA’s Olympic-size pool from a 19-lane, 25-yard “short” format to an eight-lane, 50-meter “long” pool? With some …
Read MoreRockwell Collins wins contract for VIP jet components
Corridor Business Journal: Rockwell Collins of Cedar Rapids is boosting its presence in the VIP jet arena, announcing an agreement to provide Switzerland-based Comlux with a comprehensive product portfolio, including avionics, cabin management, content and entertainment …
Read MorePrincipal to acquire digital investment adviser platform RobustWealth
Principal Financial Group announced it will acquire RobustWealth, a financial technology company that offers a suite of white-label products for investment advisers, including a digital advice platform, goal-based investment tools and efficient client onboarding processes. Financial terms …
Read MorePanel to provide input to Fed on job quality for low-wage workers
United Way of Central Iowa’s Central Iowa Works will host representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago today for a roundtable discussion on increasing the quality of jobs for low-wage workers. With low unemployment, …
Read MoreWellmark Foundation seeks MATCH grant applications
The Wellmark Foundation is accepting proposals for its Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) small grants until midnight on June 8. The small MATCH grants are for up to $25,000 and must be matched at …
Read MoreMidAmerican announces $922M wind project, will get 100 percent of power from renewables
MidAmerican Energy has positioned itself to reach its goal of getting all its power from renewable sources with the announcement today of another $922 million wind energy project.
The utility reported it will be the …
NOTEBOOK: In the bag
The Metro Waste Authority staged a good-natured competition among local cities to see which one could collect the most plastic grocery bags. Residents were encouraged to trade the bags for a reusable tote.
We …
NOTEBOOK: How prevalent are female CEOs at Iowa hospitals?
We recently reported news from UnityPoint Health-Des Moines about Jennifer Havens being named the next CEO for UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Since this was the first female CEO I could recall being appointed at …
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