Archive for August 2020
Insurers 3, Restaurants 0 in business interruption lawsuits
Insurers’ interpretation of what constitutes a “direct physical loss” is prevailing in lawsuits being decided around the country, Business Insurance magazine reported (free registration required). On Thursday the latest business interruption suit on behalf of restaurants was …
Read MorePromotions place Greater Des Moines Partnership in strong position for the future
Recent promotions and strategic realignments in leadership at the Greater Des Moines Partnership are not only part of a succession plan ahead of President Gene Meyer’s retirement, but are also meant to help the Partnership …
Read MoreAs drought deepens, Iowa farmers pray for rain to cut corn losses, add soybean yield
Des Moines Register: Part or all of 13 Iowa counties are in extreme drought territory, a national report indicated Thursday. All together, 23 counties in west-central Iowa, including Polk, Dallas and Madison in metro Des …
Read MoreFree meal sites for next week announced by city, CISS
The city of Des Moines and Central Iowa Shelter and Services announced 13 locations for free meal pickup sites for next week, Aug. 10-14. A full list of locations, pickup times and restaurants is available on …
Read MoreFBL Financial reports ‘solid’ second quarter earnings
FBL Financial Group Inc., the West Des Moines-based parent company of Farm Bureau Financial Services, reported net income for the second quarter of 2020 of $26.2 million, or $1.06 per diluted common share, compared to net income …
Read MoreReynolds allocates $26.2 million to K-12 schools and colleges for internet connectivity
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education on Friday announced that $26.2 million is now available to districts, nonpublic schools and colleges and universities, primarily to increase internet connectivity for students for the …
Read MoreBattle of Bottle Bill grows as moratorium is lifted
When Gov. Kim Reynolds recently extended the public health disaster emergency proclamation, continuing some restrictions on social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic, it did not include a moratorium on customers returning cans and bottles …
Read MoreMidland GIS Solutions acquired by SAM Cos.
Midland GIS Solutions, a large full-service geographic information systems firm serving the Midwest, has been acquired by SAM Cos., an Austin, Texas-based provider of geospatial and construction services, the companies announced. Based in Maryville, Mo., Midland has …
Read MoreIowa Policy Project, Child and Family Policy Center merge
Two established nonpartisan policy organizations on Thursday announced their merger as a new organization, Common Good Iowa, to provide policy analysis and advocacy across a wide spectrum of issues. The new organization will continue to advance equity, …
Read MoreAmerican Equity reports second-quarter loss
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. reported a net loss of $253.4 million, or $(2.76) per common share, compared to net income available to common stockholders of $18.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted common share, for second …
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