Archive for December 2018
Iowa Finance Authority misspent $550,000, new audit shows
Des Moines Register: An Iowa agency beleaguered with allegations of sexual harassment and financial improprieties misspent at least $549,399, a state audit released today shows. Gov. Kim Reynolds fired the Iowa Finance Authority’s director, Dave Jamison, …
Read MoreEnd-of-year cleaning tips from Goodwill
If you’re hoping to get some cleaning out done over the holiday weekend, keep in mind that Goodwill is open — and busy. The final week of the year is the busiest period for donations …
Read MoreWells Fargo reaches $575M agreement to settle state consumer protection claims
Wells Fargo Bank will pay $575 million to settle claims that it violated state consumer protection laws over several sales practices, including creating unauthorized accounts, according to a release from the office of Iowa Attorney …
Read MorePolk County communities taking next steps toward sales tax vote
The Des Moines City Council will take the next formal step toward a vote on the 1 percent local option sales and service tax when it meets Wednesday. Under state law, city governments can submit …
Read More10 things to know about the 2018 farm bill
Successful Farming: Producers will gain farm program flexibility and modestly larger support from the federal safety net in the 2018 farm bill, which takes effect with 2019 crops. Congress delivered on the top priority of …
Read MoreInvolta raises $5.2 million
Involta, the Cedar Rapids-based information technology and consulting company, has successfully raised $5.2 million, according to Clay & Milk. The $5.2 million is the first part of a larger round that will likely raise between $7.5 …
Read MoreIowa Public Radio chosen for accelerator
Iowa Public Radio is one of 17 stations chosen to participate in the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Digital Culture Accelerator. The yearlong accelerator helps the stations reorganize their structures and explore digital tools. A pilot …
Read MoreHelp for burned-out leaders from local small business owner
A local small business owner tackled a big project in the last year to address leaders who are burned out. Her intent: To provide insights and ideas on leadership to anyone interested — for free. …
Read MoreIowa State survey finds mixed views from owners on farmland values
Iowa farmland values have dropped four out of the last five years in the Iowa State University survey, but some farmland owners are still optimistic that will change in the new year, Radio Iowa reports. ISU …
Read MoreWilson leaving West Des Moines water utility for job in Florida
Diana Wilson, one of a few women in the country to lead a water utility when she was named general manager of West Des Moines Water Works in 2013, has resigned to take the general …
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