Archive for February 2020
A Closer Look: Matt Unger
Matt Unger was named CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council in July 2019 following the retirement of Sarai Schnucker Rice, who had led the food pantry nonprofit for 11 years. Before coming on …
Read MoreTools of service
The Des Moines Area Religious Council may be most known for its Food Pantry Network, and this year the food pantry saw a stark jump. DMARC had its busiest month of all time in November, …
Read MoreDeere denies allegations that tractor design led to fire
Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Deere & Co. is denying that a design flaw led to catastrophic fires in one of its models. In its response to a lawsuit brought by three South Dakota farmers, Moline, Ill.-based …
Read MoreIowa might end tax credits for owner-occupied historic homes
Radio Iowa: The head of the Iowa Economic Development Authority says state tax credits for the restoration of historic properties should no longer be available to Iowans who plan to live in the property. IEDA Director …
Read MoreTickets available for Iowa Environmental Council’s 25th anniversary celebration tonight
More than 130 environmental, community and business leaders will gather tonight to celebrate 25 years of success for the state’s largest environmental coalition. The Iowa Environmental Council will host the event at the Greater Des …
Read MoreDes Moines Public Library part of solidarity event for transgender students
Today, Feb. 27, thousands of parents, educators, elected officials and allies will join in solidarity with transgender and gender-expansive students by hosting school and community readings of “I Am Jazz,” a children’s book by transgender teen trailblazer Jazz …
Read MoreFGL Holdings’ annuity sales up 16% in 2019
FGL Holdings, the parent company of annuity and life insurer F&G in Des Moines, reported fourth-quarter net income available to common shareholders of $217 million, or $1.02 per share, compared with a year-ago net loss of $156 …
Read MoreTwo new specialty license plates proposed by Iowa lawmakers
Bills for both plates – “The Corn State” and “Flying…Read More
March 3: On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
Host: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
About: Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with …
Nashville firm completes purchase of Sioux City construction tech company
Sioux City Journal: A Tennessee construction finance software company said Tuesday it has completed its purchase of Sioux City-based Lienwaivers.io, a growing tech firm that developed a system that streamlines construction payments. Built Technologies, headquartered in …
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