Archive for June 2018
Pre-cut melon linked to salmonella was sold in Iowa
Des Moines Register: Iowa has been added to the list of states where recalled fresh-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fresh-cut fruit medley products were sold. The pre-cut fruit, sold by Caito Foods, has led to …
Read MoreCredit union’s name change expected to cost millions after board vote
Costs to change documents, signage and other materials will reach about $2.5 million as the University of Iowa Community Credit Union rebrands itself, the Des Moines Register reported. The credit union’s board voted unanimously on June …
Read MoreWorkiva named Most Innovative Company of the Year by American Business Awards
Ames-based Workiva won a Gold Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year at this year’s annual national American Business Awards, one of three from the June 11 event. Workiva also won two Silver Stevies …
Read MoreEight Seven Central wins Silver Addy for beer hall branding campaign
Eight Seven Central, a Des Moines-based design and screen print studio, won a Silver Addy award at the American Advertising Awards annual national conference on June 8. The firm received the award for its integrated brand …
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-15-18
Preparing the next generation of engineers
Central College works with Iowa manufacturers to offer a liberal arts approach
Focus: Manufacturing & Logistics
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Read MoreJune 19: Iowa Society of CPAs Insurance Industry Conference
Host: Iowa Society of CPAs
About: This is for CPAs and financial professionals serving the insurance industry. Topics include: insurtech, leadership, NAIC, insurance tax, SEC/GAAP update, employee benefit plans, current expected credit losses (CECL), fraud, community …
Casey’s reports lower fourth-quarter earnings
Casey’s General Stores Inc. today reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings per share of 51 cents, compared with 76 cents for the year-ago quarter. For the full fiscal year, per-share earnings were $8.34 — including the one-time impact of …
Read MoreDes Moines Public Library revises director candidate list
The Des Moines Public Library now has five candidates for its director position, including two new candidates to replace one taken off the original list. DMPL Deputy Director Linda Roe said one of the candidates …
Read MoreBig jump last month in Greater Des Moines house sales
House sales spiked nearly 24 percent in May, with 1,498 closed transactions, compared with 1,212 in April, the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors said. The median sales price increased 3.3 percent in May to …
Read Moredsm Magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary
Our friends at dsm Magazine celebrated a milestone with a lovely and lively issue, which was unveiled earlier this month. There are beautiful photos from over the years and reflections on how Des Moines has …
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