Archive for August 2020
12 Iowa housing projects awarded over $8.9 million in federal tax credits
More than $8.9 million in federal housing tax credits was awarded this week by the Iowa Finance Authority to support the construction of 12 housing projects in 10 communities.
The projects will result in the …
NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Labor board ruling limits protected speech when workers protest
A recent ruling from the National Labor Relations Board could result in more retaliation by employers if workers who speak up about harassment and discrimination in the workplace — but could also give employers relief …
Read MoreLinn County Supervisors, mayors urge Reynolds to let them issue local mask mandates
Iowa Public Radio: A coalition of mayors in Linn County are joining with the county’s Board of Supervisors and Board of Health to formally urge Gov. Kim Reynolds to let them issue their own mask …
Read MoreCity Council approves $99,000 ammo purchase for Des Moines police in contentious meeting
Des Moines Register: The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved a police request to buy $99,000 in ammunition, to be used on-duty and for training, after Monday’s meeting ended abruptly during emphatic public comment against the …
Read MoreMeals From the Heartland retools Hunger Fight, seeks volunteers
With new packaging procedures in place, Meals from the Heartland is seeking to mobilize 2,500 volunteers for this year’s 13th annual Hunger Fight, sponsored by Hy-Vee, Wells Fargo, Corteva, John Deere and Kreg Tool. The …
Read MoreFortress Bank opens West Des Moines loan office
Fortress Bank announced it has opened a loan production office in West Des Moines. The new office at 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 420, will offer commercial, agricultural, consumer and mortgage lending. Scott Jarvis, senior vice president, …
Read More2020 Iowa Rural Summit registration begins
The 2020 Iowa Rural Summit is scheduled for Aug. 20-21, bringing together community leaders, resource and service providers to share best practices, new ideas and opportunities for collaboration. Last year’s event drew nearly 400 people …
Read MoreNew issue of ia Magazine unveiled
Last week, our sister division dsm Magazine took us for a virtual night out with the unveiling of ia, the annual magazine covering arts, culture, food, destinations and more with co-host the River Center in downtown Des Moines. …
Read MoreAirline industry slowly moving toward recovery from record losses inflicted by COVID-19
The airline industry could take years to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, experts say, as it is heavily dependent on how quickly the rest of the economy recovers.
“Until everyone who considers taking a trip …
Read MoreAfter hitting pause, M&A market in Central Iowa adjusting to new realities
After humming along quite happily with a high level of confidence into early 2020, Iowa’s mergers and acquisitions market briefly went into shutdown mode this spring with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Buyers and …
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