Archive for August 2020
A dozen Greater Des Moines companies named on Inc. 5000 list
Two Ankeny-based companies topped a list of a dozen Greater Des Moines enterprises that earned a place on this year’s Inc. 5000, which is Inc. magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies. In all, …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Businessolver study finds that workplace empathy is ‘vital, but stalled’
A recent annual survey by Businessolver identifies some counterintuitive findings about the level of empathy by U.S. employers. For a fifth year, the West Des Moines-based benefits technology services firm surveyed U.S. employees, HR professionals …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Businessolver study finds that workplace empathy is ‘vital, but stalled’
A recent annual survey by Businessolver identifies some counterintuitive findings about the level of empathy by U.S. employers. For a fifth year, the West Des Moines-based benefits technology services firm surveyed U.S. employees, HR professionals …
Read MoreCedar Rapids to delay school start because of storm damage; date uncertain
Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Cedar Rapids and Solon community school districts are looking to start school later than planned as they cope with damage and outages after Monday’s storm. “At this point, we know we will …
Read MoreIowa Arts Council announces Governor’s Arts Awards
The Iowa Arts Council awarded the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards during the virtual Iowa Arts Summit on Friday, recognizing an individual, organizations and communities that have a significant impact on the arts in Iowa. This …
Read MoreReynolds issues disaster proclamation for three additional counties
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday issued a disaster proclamation for three additional counties — Grundy, Jackson and Jones — in response to Monday’s derecho event. The new proclamation brings the number of counties under a disaster declaration …
Read MoreBusiness Record 8-7-20
Airline industry slowly moving toward recovery from record losses inflicted by COVID-19
Focus: Mergers and Acquisitions
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Read MoreCoding out hunger
Can food insecurity be addressed through a software program? With custom software created for area nonprofits, Polk County’s information technology department is developing the answer.
Tasked by the Polk County Board of Supervisors in early …
Read MoreWahlburgers at Hy-Vee opens Thursday in downtown Des Moines
Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee restaurant at the grocery chain’s downtown Des Moines location is scheduled to open on Thursday. The restaurant, formerly a Hy-Vee Market Grille, was converted to become a casual, counter-service Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee …
Read MoreUnited Way encourages those needing help to use 211 service
If residents are unsure of where to turn for help following the aftermath of Monday’s storms, they can call 211. The 24/7 information and resource referral service acts as a single point of contact to …
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