Archive for July 2019
Grassley and Vilsack together in D.C., touting trade pact
Radio Iowa: Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, a Democrat, joined forces Tuesday in the nation’s Capitol — making the case for ratification of the USMCA, which would replace the North American …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Some other things we’d like to bet on
State officials approved rules for sports betting, which begins at noon Aug. 15.
Given the decades of illegal betting, we expect plenty of action on the NFL, NBA, the Cyclones, the Hawkeyes and, eventually, even fantasy sports …
Reynolds appoints new chief information officer
Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Annette Dunn as chief information officer for the state, effective Aug. 5. Previously, Dunn served as information technology division director for the Iowa Department of Transportation, which she was appointed to in …
Read MoreMarsh & McLennan reports mixed second-quarter results
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. reported higher revenue but lower profit in the second quarter of the year, following completion of its $5.6 billion acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group PLC, Business Insurance reported. The New York-based …
Read MoreDes Moines’ 2020 class invited to BIG Dream Gathering
Students who will graduate from Des Moines Public Schools in 2020, along with their families, are invited to the BIG Dream Gathering on Aug. 12 at the Iowa Events Center. The free event is an …
Read MoreAssociated Builders and Contractors has two new board members
Average apartment rents rise 3.2% in Des Moines area
In addition, the survey showed that …
Read MoreAnkeny airport selling 16 acres of excess property
The Polk County Aviation Authority, which operates the Ankeny Regional Airport, is selling 16 acres of its property that earlier this year was rezoned to allow development of office or industrial space, hotels or restaurants.…
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Is homeownership out of reach for young adults?
As a parent, you always worry about your children, even when they are adults. My three are young adults; one has achieved the American dream of buying a house. The other two aren’t quite ready …
Read MoreIowa sports betting gets final approval; wagering begins Aug. 15
Des Moines Register: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved the final rules for the state’s initial run at sports betting at a special meeting today in West Des Moines. As of Aug. 15 at noon, …
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