Archive for June 2019
Hanging on?
The signs of stress in the farm economy from low crop prices and tariffs run from higher loan volume to farmers barely hanging on to land.
Still, there is reason for optimism, say economists, finance …
Read MoreIowa airplane maintenance company to open Kansas facility, hire up to 450
Salina (Kan.) Journal: An airplane maintenance company based in Sioux City plans to open a facility in Salina, Kan., with immediate plans to employ 50 workers by this fall and up to 450 employees within three …
Read MoreSHRM Central Iowa chapter receives Excel Platinum Award
The Society for Human Resource Management has awarded the Central Iowa SHRM chapter its prestigious Excel Platinum Award for the chapter’s accomplishments in 2018. The award, given at the bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels, …
Read MoreReynolds names ag veteran as DNR director
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has nominated a top adviser on agriculture and natural resources, Kayla Lyon, as director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The DNR is the lead state agency in preserving natural …
Read MoreVariety announces 23rd ‘Polo on the Green’ July 13
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa will host the 23rd annual Polo on the Green on July 13 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Powder River Ranch, the organization announced this week. Variety’s polo …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Sizing up states’ nondiscrimination laws
Fast Company reports that U.S. states may not have made as much progress on protecting LGBTQ citizens from discrimination as you think. A map designed by Human Rights Campaign shows that Iowa protects citizens against discrimination …
Read MoreQuad Cities airport to install solar-panel covered parking
Muscatine Journal: The Quad Cities airport plans to build a parking garage that will double as a solar array. The airport also in recent months has built a new executive team, worked out a deal with …
Read MoreAs floodwater recedes, river communities expect damage to surpass $2 billion
As floodwaters recede in communities along the Mississippi River banks, mayors are warning that damage to personal and commercial property will probably greatly exceed the original $2 billion estimate, Iowa Public Radio reports. The Quad Cities …
Read MoreCedar Rapids buys downtown lake for recreation
Cedar Rapids has fulfilled a decades-old dream, buying a downtown cooling-water pond from Alliant Energy to set up a new recreation area with a signature bridge and facilities for kayaking, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. Cedar …
Read MoreConstruction at West Des Moines City Hall causes some offices to be relocated
Work to overhaul the 17-year-old heating and cooling system at the West Des Moines City Hall has prompted the relocation of some city offices. The city’s parks and recreation department on Tuesday temporarily moved from …
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