Archive for January 2019
Kunert to chair Partnership; ’19 goals unveiled
MidAmerican Energy Co. exec Kathryn Kunert took over as chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership board Thursday as the Partnership releases its priorities for 2019.
Dan Houston, Principal Financial Group chairman, president and CEO, …
UnityPoint Health invests in Civica Rx to address drug shortages
Iowa-based health care system UnityPoint Health is among 12 additional health care organizations nationwide that have invested in Civica Rx, a generic drug manufacturer aimed at addressing chronic shortages of medications, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. Civica …
Read MoreApplications open for 2019 Iowa AgriTech Accelerator
The Iowa AgriTech Accelerator is taking applications from early-stage startups seeking to join its third cohort, the accelerator announced today. The 2019 program runs from May 28 to Aug. 29 and accepts up to five …
Read MoreNeiman Marcus to pay states $1.5 million in data breach settlement
Neiman Marcus Group LLC has agreed to pay $1.5 million and implement several policies to resolve an investigation with 43 states and the District of Columbia into the 2013 breach of customer payment card data …
Read MoreLaracuente to chair UnityPoint Health-Des Moines board
José Laracuente, president and CEO of Ankeny-based AgVision Agribusiness Software, has been named the new chair of the UnityPoint Health-Des Moines board of directors. Laracuente initially joined the board in April 2015 and was most …
Read MoreFox named YESS CEO
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter has named Leisa Fox as its CEO. “Leisa’s 20-plus years as a senior executive in nonprofit, public affairs, and business development lend her well to leading YESS and continuing the agency’s …
Read MoreAirport board seeks commercial development ideas
The Des Moines Airport Authority Board today voted to officially ask developers for proposals to develop some parcels on the airport grounds, many of them along Fleur Drive and on the south edge of the …
Read MoreGOP lawmakers may pass work requirement for Iowa Medicaid
Radio Iowa: Republicans in the Iowa Legislature may pursue a policy that will require most “able-bodied” Iowa adults enrolled in Medicaid to work. Republican House Speaker Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake said it could help ease …
Read MoreTrump tariff payments and E15 take a hit from shutdown
Successful Farming: The partial government shutdown is putting a kink in the Trump tariff payments to farmers, and it could prevent the EPA from approving the sale of E15 by the summer, as promised by …
Read MoreWalsh Door & Security acquires Kansas City company
Walsh Door & Security, one of Des Moines’ oldest family-owned companies, has acquired Metal Doors & Frame Co. in Kansas City, Mo. The transaction, which closed on Dec. 31, adds 12 employees and expands the …
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