Archive for April 2020
NOTEBOOK: Taking care of staff
Over the last few weeks as I talked to Iowa business leaders, I’ve asked what the biggest challenge has been in transitioning to work during the COVID-19 outbreak. Nearly everyone has told me they are …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: YSS broadens telehealth counseling to residents statewide
An Ames-based nonprofit that is experiencing a lot of disruption in its regular mission during the COVID-19 crisis is nevertheless reaching out to offer a much-needed service across the state.
YSS Inc., a youth shelter …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: What are you wearing to your home office?
One of the very few positive things about being stuck at home during this pandemic is the time I’ve gained in the morning.
No more standing in front of the mirror making sure my hair …
Upper Mississippi River ‘endangered’ by climate-induced flooding
Quad-City Times: The Upper Mississippi River has been designated the No. 1 “most endangered” river in the United States for 2020 by American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental group based in Washington, D.C. The reason: “increasingly severe …
Read MoreCatch Des Moines PSA encourages making memories at home
Catch Des Moines has released a public service announcement that encourages people to stay safe and make memories from home as the community continues to practice social distancing to fight the spread of the coronavirus. …
Read MoreAthene penalized $45 million by regulator for unauthorized pension risk transfers
Athene Holding Ltd. will pay a $45 million penalty to New York state for state insurance law violations related to the pension risk transfer business of subsidiary Athene Annuity & Life Co., Pensions & Annuities magazine …
Read MoreWellmark Foundation seeks applications for small MATCH grants
The Wellmark Foundation is now accepting applications for its small Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grants. The small MATCH grants are for up to $25,000 and must be matched at 50% with cash or …
Read MoreMore residences sold in Des Moines area in March than a year ago
The number of homes sold in the Greater Des Moines area in March increased more than one-third compared with the number sold in February, data from the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors shows.
In …
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Hubbell sells four warehouses in Grimes for $28.5 million
Hubbell Realty Co. has sold four Grimes warehouses to out-of-state entities for $28.25 million, Polk County real estate records show.
The entities that bought the properties are BTG Iowa LLC, managed by Kansas City-based Burlington …
Plans for Copper Creek Golf Course include enclosed driving range
The new owner of Copper Creek Golf Course in Pleasant Hill has big plans for the facility, including enclosing the driving range bays and installing tracing technology to allow golfers to see the real-time flight …
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