Archive for August 2018
Site With A History
Several years ago, former Des Moines City Manager Rick Clark was in his office in city hall late in the afternoon, running through a list of development projects that were transforming the city. A Business …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…
In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.
Clean energy = 30K jobs
A new report says Iowa’s clean energy industry employs 30,000 people. Learn more…
Airport to install system leading the way to parking
The Des Moines International Airport Authority Board has approved a new system that will tell drivers, in real time, how many parking spots are available on each level of the parking ramp.
The system also …
Business Record 8-17-18
Site With A History
Over 100 years, the old Riverfront Y site is a target for development
Focus: Young Professionals
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Read MoreGreater Des Moines house prices and sales cooled a tad in July
Greater Des Moines house sales dropped in July to 1,462, down from 1,530 in June; last month’s sales were above July 2017, when 1,324 houses sold, the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors said. The …
Read MorePillar Technology to be acquired by Accenture Industry X.0
Pillar Technology has entered an acquisition agreement with Accenture Industry X.0, Accenture announced on Friday. Pillar Technology, based in Columbus, Ohio with offices in Des Moines, will integrate existing products into Industry X.0 following customary …
Read MoreHarding, Woody to lead HealthPartners UnityPoint Health
HealthPartners UnityPoint Health, a joint venture health insurance company launched in 2015, today announced two key leadership appointments. Cheryl Harding, former Iowa market president of AmeriHealth Caritas, joined Health Partners UnityPoint Health in February as president. Before …
Read MoreRecommended reads from the newsroom
Here are a few articles that caught my attention in the last few weeks, maybe even today.
First off, home prices. (Read below in the news briefs for more on the local news.) USA Today …
Oct. 27: Wine Women & Shoes – Des Moines
Host: Wine Women & Shoes
About: The fourth annual Wine, Women and Shoes – Des Moines will include wines from top vintners; delicious bites from Baratta’s; designer styles; unique live and silent auction lots; best …
ISU-based forensic data center earns top award from American Statistical Association
A forensic evidence center led by Iowa State University faculty received top honors from the American Statistical Association, the university announced last week. Based at ISU, the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) …
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