Archive for September 2018
Greater Des Moines house sales down, prices up in August
House sales dipped in August in Greater Des Moines, while median sales prices increased 3.5 percent, the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors said. Sales dropped to 1,392 from 1,462 in July and 1,415 in …
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In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.
Stocks rise
Three Iowa-based companies saw double-digit stock price increases in August. Learn more
SBA loan guarantees
The …
Regents to consider all-online MBA program by Tippie College
The Tippie College of Business wants to offer students the option to complete a Master of Business Administration degree completely online.
At its meeting this week, the Iowa Board of Regents is scheduled to vote …
Oct. 3: W.D.M. Economic Development Bus Tour
Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the city of West Des Moines
About: Hop on board a luxury motor coach when the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the city of West …
Crop insurance aid available in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said a state program will pay farmers a $5 per acre premium reduction on crop insurance in 2019 if they plant cover crops and are not receiving cost shares. …
Read MoreDART considers levy increase
The board of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, or DART, is considering an increase in the property tax cap to $1.95 per $1,000 valuation, up from 95 cents per $1,000. The level is …
Read More100 college students receive free conference interaction
One hundred Iowa college students received sponsorship to attend the Iowa Technology Summit free of charge on Oct. 2, the Technology Association of Iowa reported Monday. Wellmark, TAI’s event sponsor, is also covering ticket prices for all …
Read MorePrincipal names new global asset management leaders
Principal Financial Group has announced a leadership restructuring for its global asset management businesses as part of the company’s succession plan.
The promotions are part of the succession for Principal Global Investors CEO Jim McCaughan, …
Sept. 20-21: AIA Iowa 2018 Convention
Host: AIA Iowa
About: The annual convention is the largest architecture event in the state, with five keynote speakers, over 24 workshops and over 160 exhibit booths. This two-day event brings together architects, intern architects, …
Western Iowa wind projects worry some residents
Iowa Public Radio: Some western Iowa residents say they’re concerned about wind projects being planned nearby. Energy developer Invenergy is planning almost 170 wind turbines in Sac and Ida counties. According to Invenergy, the planned Sac …
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