Archive for July 2019
SBA proposes new small-business standard
The U.S. Small Business Administration will accept comments through Aug. 23 on a proposed rule that would change how the agency calculates businesses’ annual average revenues.
The calculations are used to determine if an entity qualifies for …
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Scooter backlash: into the river
There’s been talk about adding scooters to the Des Moines transportation scene, but someone should warn DNR that a new threat to water quality may be coming. Electric scooters are certainly are all over other …
Read MoreMerchant to be honored at DMU’s annual Glanton Dinner
Des Moines University announced that its 16th annual Glanton Dinner, the annual fundraising event for the Glanton Fund, will be held Oct. 16 at the Meadows Events Center in Altoona. This year’s Glanton honoree is …
Read MoreUnityPoint Health-Des Moines seeks applicants for Young Advisory Council
The Young Advisory Council at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, which was formed in 2017 to engage young professionals and foster community outreach, is seeking additional members. The group engages UnityPoint Health–Des Moines board members …
Read MoreMcCarroll to retire from ISU; university relations office to be restructured
John McCarroll, executive director of university relations at Iowa State University for more than 22 years, is retiring from that position effective today. McCarroll, who was hired to lead the Office of University Relations in …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Ten years later
July marks the 10th anniversary of the economic recovery that began in 2009 following the mortgage market meltdown that nearly shattered our financial system.
It is now officially the longest recovery on record, which makes …
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Costco grows by breaking retail rules
Des Moines-area residents were in a twitter in 2004 when Costco opened in West Des Moines. Three years ago, the bulk-discount retailer created more buzz as a rumor circulated that it was considering building in …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Back in black?
For those of you who are into the retro squad-car look, the Iowa Department of Transportation is offering new specialty license plates that are all black with white lettering. State lawmakers thought this was a …
Read MoreClive plans purchase of 10 flood-prone properties for more than $1.6 million
The City of Clive is in the process of purchasing 10 properties prone to flooding from North Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek for more than $1.6 million, city officials announced Monday. An additional $383,000 in …
Read MoreDes Moines projects win cultural grants
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival in Des Moines. Statewide, 200 grants for film, history and culture projects totaled $2.1 million. The department’s new Greenlight Grants for …
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