Archive for June 2019
Tasty Tacos claims trademark infringement in lawsuit
Des Moines Register: Tasty Tacos, a locally owned company known for its fried-flour tacos, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an Ohio-based company for its “Wicked Tasty Taco” seasoning, saying it conflicts with its name. Tasty …
Read MoreIn celebration of Des Moines’ (former) flag
Confluence Brewing Co. and Flag of Des Moines have paired up for a Flag Day celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the brewery located at 1235 Thomas Beck Road. Confluence will release a …
Read MoreDrake taps first woman to lead board of directors
Drake University announced that Peggy Fisher, a 1970 alumna, has been named chair of the university’s board of trustees. Fisher, CEO of the Stelter Co. in Des Moines, will be the first woman to lead Drake’s …
Read MoreXayavong named fire chief in Pleasant Hill
Jamie Xayavong, a 13-year veteran of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department, has been named that city’s fire chief.
The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the appointment. Xayavong, who begins her new post on July 1, …
LGBTQ ‘Legacy Leader’ honorees named
Seven community leaders and role models from across the state have been selected to receive dsm Magazine’s first awards recognizing the important contributions of LGBTQ Iowans.
dsm Magazine is working with the advocacy group One …
Airport passenger traffic jumps 9.9 percent
Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport rose by 9.9% in May, hitting the second-highest level on record at 259,601.
American Airlines accounted for 32% of the market, with Delta Air Lines at 25% and …
Des Moines Social Club discloses financial troubles
The Des Moines Social Club board today confirmed that the 10-year-old arts and entertainment center is losing money and is looking to adjust its offerings.
A statement offered by board Chairman Mac Stanfield, who did …
Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame reopens in brand-new space
Sioux City Journal: The hundreds of inductees in the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame are now showcased in a beautiful new space honoring their contributions to music. The revamped and expanded hall recently reopened …
Read MoreIowa new business filings up 8% in May
For a second consecutive month, new business filings in Iowa reached a new monthly high last month. The Iowa secretary of state’s Business Services Division processed 2,512 new business ventures in May, up 8% from 2,326 filings …
Read MoreSchools benefit from $2.1 million for children’s mental health
Teachers in Des Moines metro schools will start the summer off with additional $2.1 million appropriated toward addressing children’s mental health in schools, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Monday. The state funding will provide professional development services …
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