Archive for August 2019
The Elbert Files: Carnegie and Mom
My mother was born the day after Andrew Carnegie died, not that they had much in common beyond the fact that both were born at home in sparse surroundings.
Last Monday was the 100th anniversary …
Read MoreAug. 29: Empowering EDCI: A Night in the Tropics
Host: Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa
About: “An Evening in the Tropics — Empowering EDCI,” a night of celebration, hope and investment with entertainment provided by Tropical Steel (pan drums). Eating disorders do not discriminate; …
Homeless shelter receives $2.7 million to build studio apartments
Central Iowa Shelter & Services this year plans to build 24 studio apartments for homeless people transitioning to independent living. Construction of the apartments, which will be built next to the shelter’s 1420 Mulberry St. …
Read MoreCrane announces bid for West Des Moines council seat
Ryan Crane, director of charitable giving at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, announced plans to run for the at-large City Council seat being vacated by current Councilman Jim Sandager. Also running for the …
Read MoreRieker joins Cultural Affairs
Longtime local public affairs and marketing representative Jana Rieker is joining the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs as director of strategic initiatives. Rieker will develop comprehensive strategies for the department’s work to support the creative …
Read MoreRestaurant Week starts with party today
It’s back — bigger, better and, dare we say, tastier than ever! That’s dsm’s Restaurant Week, Aug. 16-25.
Bigger? Forty-four participating restaurants, the most ever.
Better? Restaurant Week opens this year with a fun kickoff event from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Town …
A Closer Look: Christina Murphy
Christina Murphy grew up in the Missouri River town of St. Charles, Mo.
With the Mississippi River also nearby, Murphy’s family spent countless weekends and holidays on the water, boating, swimming and fishing.
“My love …
Read MoreBusiness Record 8-16-19
NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the August 16 issue?
Here’s a list of local people in the 8-16-19 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories at …
Read MoreIowa mainstreet index falls
Iowa’s already soft Rural Mainstreet Index fell to 46.2 from July’s 49.9, Creighton University reported.
The 100-point index based on a monthly survey of bank CEOs in the 10-state region suggests growth if the readings …