Archive for March 2019
VIDEO: One question for every Forty Under 40 honoree
We honored the 2019 Forty Under 40 class Thursday night at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. We also honored Kathryn Kunert, our 2019 Alumnus of the Year, and asked each of the Forties one …
Read MoreMay 22: Innovation Roundtable: Data Analytics
Host: Technology Association of Iowa
About: Learn how Iowa companies Granular and Kingland Systems are leveraging data analytics to propel their businesses forward. Also learn how Iowa companies are leveraging emerging technologies and discuss the …
Heart of America plans AC Hotel in Cedar Rapids
Corridor Business Journal: Moline-based Heart of America Group plans to expand the AC Hotel by Marriott brand it first opened in Des Moines to Cedar Rapids as part of a historic renovation of the city’s …
Read MoreCARE Act passes Iowa House, moves to Reynolds for signature
The Iowa House today passed the 2019 Iowa CARE Act (SF 210) by a vote of 96-3. With the bill unanimously passing the Iowa Senate earlier in the week, the legislation now goes to Gov. …
Read MoreIowa National Guard’s Orr to retire
Maj. Gen. Tim Orr plans to retire as adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard on May 1. Orr enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard in 1978 as a senior at Boone High School. His tenure …
Read MoreIowa Health Information Network partners with PatientPing
The Iowa Health Information Network, a statewide health information exchange, has partnered with PatientPing, a Boston-based care coordination platform. The partnership, which IHIN will use in place of Iowa’s Statewide Alert Notification system, aims to improve care for …
Read MoreMay 4: Jockeys and Juleps
Host: Junior League of Des Moines
About: Celebrate the most famous horse race with friends at Des Moines’ premiere Kentucky Derby event. This is JLDM’s fifth time hosting the Derby-themed fundraiser. Enjoy the race, raffle, …
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Are we wasting food that is OK?
Like many other savvy consumers, I sometimes miss the fact that I have food around that is past the “use by” date on the label. I have been most surprised, and perplexed, if I find …
Read MoreWells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan steps down suddenly
CNN Business: Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan is stepping down effective immediately as the bank struggles to overcome a litany of scandals. Sloan, a three-decade veteran of Wells Fargo, said it was his decision to relinquish …
Read MoreFederal judge strikes down rule allowing association health plans
A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Trump administration rule that allows small businesses to band together and set up health insurance plans that skirt requirements of the Affordable Care Act, the New York …
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