Archive for May 2019
Nearly 650 Dressbarn stores will close, 10 of which are in Iowa
Des Moines Register: Dressbarn is closing all of its stores. The women’s retailer announced Monday “plans to commence a wind-down of its retail operations, including the eventual closure of its approximately 650 stores.” There are 10 …
Read MoreTHE ELBERT FILES: GSA protects its ‘eyesore’
Des Moines City Councilwoman Linda Westergaard explained Monday why the public has not seen an image of the “eyesore” courthouse that federal officials want to build on the Des Moines River.
I, along with the …
STEM BEST Program applications open
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has begun accepting applications for the next round of STEM BEST Program applicants. The program’s goal is to unite educators and employers to expand the learning continuum from school …
Read MoreEngineered Plastic Components acquires plants in Ohio, Kentucky
Engineered Plastic Components Inc., a West Des Moines-based injection molding company, announced it has acquired the assets of Wilbert Plastic Services’ plants in Bellevue, Ohio, and Lebanon, Ky. Both plants service the automotive interior trim …
Read MoreRotary plans event to fight hunger
The Greater Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club Committee plans a May 29 event at the West Des Moines Hilton Garden Inn to fight hunger. “Focusing the Lens on Hunger in Central Iowa,” part of the Rotary’s Civitas forum series, …
Read MoreDes Moines City Council delays vote on Franklin school rezoning after spirited public hearing
More than 100 people packed the Des Moines City Council chambers to hear discussion about a proposal to rezone the former Franklin Junior High School into a hotel and entertainment venue. Most of the people …
Read MoreCredit union representatives complete new financial coach program
Credit union representatives are learning how to help their members become better savers through the Iowa Credit Union Foundation’s new “People Helping People” Financial Coach Program. Thirty-nine attendees from 22 credit unions attended the three-day …
Read MoreBBB honors five companies
Five local businesses won Better Business Bureau Torch Awards, which recognize local companies for their commitment to fair, honest and ethical marketplace practices. Honorees included Ankeny Mini Storage; CJM Financial Inc. in Ankeny; Golden Openings …
Read MoreWellmark Foundation awards 17 MATCH grants for community projects
The Wellmark Foundation has notified 17 Iowa organizations they will receive Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grants up to $100,000, contingent upon securing the matching funds. Among the proposed projects is an all-inclusive playground …
Read More‘We have to be respectful stewards of the taxpayers’ money’
Former Des Moines City Councilwoman Christine Hensley introduces community leaders who called for the federal government to halt plans for a new courthouse on the downtown riverfront.
Molly Weber worked in the U.S. Courthouse in …
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