Archive for July 2018
NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…
In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.
Airport records
The Des Moines airport hit a record in June — the highest number of monthly passengers …
July 27: Tango Gala
Host: Children & Families of Iowa
About: The annual Tango Gala will feature live music, dancing, live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres and more. This enjoyable evening out raises funds for Iowans looking for hope.…
Iowa GDP growth outpaces the nation
Iowa’s economy is doing better than average, writes the Cedar Rapids Gazette according to a report from the state’s fiscal agency that shows Iowa leading neighboring states and the nation in economic growth over the past 20 …
Read MoreUniversity of Iowa reports drop in outside funding
The University of Iowa is reporting a dip in external funding for the budget year that just ended, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Total UI external funding — including dollars accrued via research grants and philanthropic …
Read MoreReport: Majority of states underfund education
Every state has underfunded K-12 education over the past decade, and 25 states spent less on education in 2016 than prior to the Great Recession, according to a new report released by the American Federation …
Read MoreHardman named CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Civic leader Renee Hardman, a human resources consultant and West Des Moines city councilwoman, has been selected to lead Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa as its chief executive officer.
Hardman has served on the …
Polk County supervisors prepared to offer flood assistance for low-income homeowners
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on a flood assistance program to help low-income residents replace water heaters, furnaces and electrical panels. The flood assistance program will be jointly administered by the …
Read MoreISU surpasses $500 million in external funding in fiscal ‘ 18
Iowa State University attracted a record $509.2 million in total external funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30. The fiscal 2018 figure represents a 1.1 percent increase over the previous fiscal year funding and the …
Read MoreMeals from the Heartland chosen for $25K office makeover
Des Moines-area nonprofit Meals from the Heartland is one of four organizations chosen for a $25,000 makeover, announces All Makes. Seventy-seven nonprofits were nominated. The other chosen recipients are located in Nebraska. Each nonprofit also receives …
Read MoreStudy finds ‘lavish’ amount of parking in Des Moines
Despite residents griping, Des Moines is home to 1.6 million parking spots within city limits — or seven parking spots for each of the city’s 217,521 residents in 2017, the Des Moines Register reports. The study …
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