Archive for July 2019
NOTEBOOK – Boon for grain prices: Bad weather
Farmers who have struggled to hold on to their land as grain prices waned in recent years have been buoyed by an increase in corn prices and hope that the soybean market will do the …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – Drake project developer familiar with the area surrounding the campus
For developer Brent Dahlstrom, partnering with Drake University on a project to redevelop a two-block area east of campus is a homecoming of sorts.
Dahlstrom, a partner in Cedar Falls-based Merge Urban Development, is also …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – Tomorrow Plan: ‘We can build whatever we think’
How do you build meaningful art into a community? Olivia Gude, a Chicago artist and educator known for her community-led public murals and mosaics, turns to the community first.
Gude spoke June 21 as part …
Read MoreISU’s Segner wins Emerging Artist award
The Des Moines Arts Festival’s annual awards included Iowa State University graduate Anna Segner for the Leysens Family Best of Emerging Artist.
Mixed media artist Amanda Outcalt of Norfolk, Va., won Best of Show for the second year in …
McLellan: What’s your point of view?
For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about authority marketing and some of the requirements if you’re going to do it well. This week I want to layer in the next element that …
Read MoreThe Photo Issue
This week’s issue focuses on the intriguing and inspiring activities our local business executives and leaders enjoy when they aren’t busy running their companies or organizations. They work hard and they play hard, whether they …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Iacocca helped birth Mustang, minivans
BY PERRY BEEMAN: Automotive industry magnate Lee Iacocca, who died Tuesday at age 94, was a true giant of business who captivated many with his ability to save Chrysler from financial, help birth both Ford Mustang and …
Read MoreBayer supports YMCA STEM program
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines has received a $10,000 grant from Bayer Fund to provide STEM instruction as part of its Summer Learning Loss Prevention program for elementary age children who are performing below …
Read MoreWondermint to host screening of ‘Greater Des Moines Story’ documentary tonight
Wondermint Inc., a Des Moines-based technology consultancy, will host Zimbabwean filmmaker Tafadzwa ‘Jack’ Chimbetete for a local screening of his film ‘Greater Des Moines Story’, followed by a Q&A reception at Collaborate DSM on Ingersoll …
Read MoreOn With Life announces rebranding initiative
On With Life, a nationally recognized brain injury, stroke and neuro rehabilitation program based in Ankeny, Iowa, has launched a new brand identity with new messaging and a redesigned website, logo and tagline. Research and …
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