Archive for August 2019
Polk County receives portion of $2.8 million dislocated worker grant
Iowa Workforce Development announced that four regions of the state, including Polk County, will share a National Dislocated Worker Grant totaling more than $2.86 million to assist 173 dislocated workers affected by the flooding across Iowa earlier …
Read MoreMercyOne names interim chief medical officer
MercyOne Central Iowa announced the appointment of Dr. Hijinio Carreon as interim chief medical officer for MercyOne Des Moines and West Des Moines medical centers. Carreon joined MercyOne in 2007 and has been co-medical director …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Johnston unveils first water trail feature
Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld (above) leads a group of kayakers on Beaver Creek in Johnston, where she and others christened a new access to the waterway. Well-dressed Principal Financial Group chief and water trails supporter Dan …
Read MoreNominations sought for STEM Teacher Awards
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, in partnership with Kemin Industries in Des Moines, has launched the sixth year of the I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award and will be accepting nominations through Oct. 4. The award …
Read MoreIowa Workforce Development, IEDA launch laborshed study in Des Moines region
Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Economic Development Authority are partnering to conduct a laborshed study across 10 counties, including communities in the Greater Des Moines area. The annual study takes about six months and …
Read MoreMercyOne pushes back opening date for behavioral health facility
Dirt began moving on Monday at the site of the new Clive Behavioral Health hospital, more than three months after the health system held a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility at 1450 N.W. …
Read MoreWest Des Moines council approves naming rights for amphitheater project
An amphitheater planned at West Des Moines’ civic campus will be called the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Architect’s rendering by Confluence architectural firm.
A $2.4 million amphitheater planned for West Des Moines will be called the Jamie …
Read MoreMediterranean restaurant franchise plans expansion into Des Moines area
The Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh plans to open five restaurants in the Des Moines area within the next 24 months, a company official said.
The restaurant chain, described as fast-casual, allows guests to customize their …
Read MoreNeighborhood Finance Corp. closes 600 loans, launches new down payment program
D.M. parking garage project receives national recognition
The Fifth parking garage, under construction by Weitz Co. at Fifth Avenue and Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines, was named the Cast-in-Place winner of the 2019 Tekla North America BIM Awards. The $45 million …