Archive for August 2020
Iowa National Guard provides update on derecho cleanup efforts
Nearly 200 Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen have been mobilized to eastern Iowa to assist emergency management crews in their efforts to clear and remove debris from the Aug. 10 derecho. The 2nd Infantry …
Read MoreCommission approves funding for public transit projects, aviation programs
The Iowa Transportation Commission voted this week to approve funding for three public transit projects, as well as the 2021 State Aviation Program. The commission met Monday and approved $1.1 million through the state’s Public …
Read MoreEMC receives more than 400 derecho damage claims in first week following storm
Des Moines-based EMC Insurance Cos. has received more than 400 claims in the past week related to the devastating derecho storm that ripped through Iowa on Aug. 10. EMC adjusters began inspections immediately following the …
Read MoreMathews named CFO of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines announced that Tom Mathews has been named chief financial officer for the organization, effective Aug. 17. He fills the position previously held by Michael Dewerff, who was named CFO of Bryan Health in Lincoln, …
Read MoreHomes sales in Des Moines area outpace 2019 by nearly 11%
The sale of single-family houses in the Greater Des Moines area continues to outpace 2019 with nearly 11% more transactions in 2020 than a year ago, data collected by the Des Moines Area Association of …
Read MoreBroadlawns announces completion of $31M expansion; virtual open house set for Thursday
Broadlawns Medical Center officials announced that construction is complete on its new hospital floor, and that the new medical-surgical, intensive care and birthing center units will be populated with patients beginning Monday, Aug. 24.
“It’s …
NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Choose your own adventure between these two interesting stories this morning
I’m going to recommend two good reads this morning. Here’s the heads-up: The first one is not great. It’s called “We’re not doing enough to protect COVID-19 vaccine research from cyber espionage,” reported by Fast Company. …
Read MoreMeredith sues Sports Illustrated rights holder TheMaven for over $1 million
Des Moines Register: Meredith Corp. sued the new owner of Sports Illustrated on Monday for more than $1 million over unpaid services. Attorneys for Meredith allege that the magazine’s owner, TheMaven, ignored invoices for months and …
Read MoreSTEM council one of three Iowa entities notified by Blackbaud of ransomware attack
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has confirmed it was a customer of a financial services contractor targeted in a massive international ransomware attack earlier this year, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported. The council is one of …
Read MoreWebinar today to highlight small business resources for Iowa
Banking and business development agencies will highlight small business lending products, programs and resources available in Iowa during an “Iowa Banker Small Business Webinar” today, Aug. 18, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Hosted by the …
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