Archive for August 2020
Gov. Reynolds signs executive order restoring ex-offender voting rights, removing Iowa’s last-in-the-nation status
Des Moines Register: Thousands of Iowans with felony convictions who have served their sentences will be allowed to vote in November’s presidential election after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Wednesday restoring their voting …
Read MoreHope Cafe offers free meals
As the need for food grows during the coronavirus pandemic, Hope Ministries is raising awareness of its Hope Cafe, which offers free meals to anyone who needs them. The cafe, at 1310 Sixth Ave., in …
Read MoreFNF reports initial quarterly earnings with FGL in its fold
Fidelity National Financial Inc., a Jacksonville, Fla.-based title insurance company that acquired FGL Holdings earlier this year, reported consolidated second quarter financial results that include one month of FGL earnings for the period ended June 30. Fidelity …
Read MoreOakridge Neighborhood receives $25,000 grant from Dahl Trust
Oakridge Neighborhood, a supportive housing and services nonprofit in Des Moines, has received a $25,000 grant from the W.T. & Edna M. Dahl Trust. The money will be used to fund campus improvements to support Oakridge’s …
Read MoreDrake University Law School to offer spring enrollment for first time
Drake Law School is offering a spring enrollment option for the first time in its 155-year history, Drake University announced this week. Incoming Drake Law students have the option of beginning law school in January …
Read MoreConcerns over jobless numbers continue as Iowa economy inches into growth territory
Iowa’s economy climbed back into growth territory in July, although concerns remain as job losses continue to mount with expectations that high unemployment will persist for several more months, according to the Mid America Business …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: U.S. sawmills unprepared for home building, remodeling boom
In July, the Business Record reported that 25% more building permits for single-family houses were issued during the first half of 2020 compared with the same period a year ago.
Nationally, the number of single-family building permits …
Deere plans additional job cuts with smart industrial redesign
More salaried positions will be eliminated at Deere and Co., the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. The plan is part of the manufacturer’s previously announced Smart Industrial Redesign; the company did not specify how many positions would be …
Read MoreIowa Arts Summit registration opens
Registration is open for the virtual Iowa Arts Summit, to be held Friday by the Iowa Arts Council. This year’s attendees can register for the full day or a single session to hear speakers on topics …
Read MoreIowa’s economic activity continued to slow in June but at a slower pace than previous months, new report shows
A monthly index of leading indicators tracked by the Iowa Department of Revenue continues to see declines in the state’s economic activity, but declines in June were considerably less than what was experienced in March …
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