Archive for September 2020
The Elbert Files: Kim in Wonderland
I was walking near the Des Moines Art Center when I saw my old friend K.C. His head was down, and he was mumbling to himself, which was not unusual.
As I got closer I …
Developers of new Valley Junction building want structure to blend into historic area
Developers of a $3.3 million mixed-use project along Fifth Street in West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction are sensitive to ensuring that the new structure respects the area’s architecture but that it also has its …
Read MoreSneak peek: 9 ideas from this year’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes speakers
The Business Record’s 2020 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event features prominent leaders from around the state and will be held virtually. The nine leaders will share 10 of their best programs and initiatives – …
Read MoreIowa Department of Education selected for federal apprenticeship program
The Iowa Department of Education on Wednesday announced it has received U.S. Department of Labor recognition to oversee development of a new career pathway program designed to help more Iowans gain the skills and knowledge needed for …
Read MorePrairie Meadows announces $2M in local funding for Central Iowans
Prairie Meadows announced $2 million in funding for three Central Iowa nonprofits addressing basic needs and recovery for Iowans struggling during the pandemic. Recipients are United Way of Central Iowa ($1 million), Food Bank of …
Read MoreChittenden to step down as Downtown Chamber executive director
Jennifer Chittenden, executive director of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce, will be leaving that role next month after accepting another opportunity, the chamber’s board announced. In a letter to its members, the board leadership …
Read More6 Iowa businesses cited for COVID-19-related violations
Six Iowa restaurants and bars have been cited by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for violating the state’s COVID-19-related safety regulations.
The alcohol division announced in late July that it would begin taking additional steps to …
More than 600 without Mediacom service more than six weeks after derecho
Cedar Rapids Gazette: More than six weeks after the Aug. 10 derecho, 671 Mediacom customers and fewer than 200 ImOn customers remain without internet service. Mediacom expects to have service restored for Cedar Rapids customers by …
Read MoreVariety donates $30,000 to EveryStep’s Amanda the Panda and Stork’s Nest programs
Variety — the Children’s Charity has donated $30,000 to EveryStep for its Amanda the Panda and Stork’s Nest programs. The Amanda the Panda program provides grief and loss services. It will receive $15,000 to support …
Read MoreIowa Navigator receives grant renewal for insurance enrollment assistance
Iowa Navigator, a nonprofit that assists residents in selecting individual health insurance plans under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, announced it has received a second year of federal grant funding to provide the …
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