Archive for November 2020
Marketing: Does being negative generate positive results?
In last week’s column, we looked at why so many of the political ads take an aggressive, negative stance rather than exalting the candidate’s platform, past performance or beliefs. The data shows that the negative …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: ‘’Tis well,’ we hope
“‘Tis well,” were George Washington’s final words before dying at Mount Vernon on Dec. 14, 1799, according to a new book by Washington scholar Peter Henriques.
I was casting about for something to write this …
Read MoreBusiness Record 11-6-20
Burgeoning Grimes attracts millions in new commercial development
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Read MoreProposed settlement reached in 2018 UnityPoint Health data breaches
UnityPoint Health patients are receiving notification of preliminary approval of a proposed class action settlement reached by UnityPoint Health in September related to two data breaches that exposed patients’ health records and personal data in 2018. UnityPoint …
Read MoreAthene Q3 net income up, total growth ‘on pace to exceed $50B’ in 2020
Athene Holding Ltd. reported net income for the third quarter of $622 million, or $3.16 per common share, compared with $276 million, or $1.50 per share, for third quarter 2019. The increase was driven by higher adjusted …
Read MoreProposed $33.5 million apartment project is for ‘active adults’
A proposed $33.5 million apartment project at 3801 Grand Ave. in Des Moines would include studio and one- to three-bedroom apartments. The project’s preliminary design was approved by the city’s Urban Design Review Board. Architectural rendering …
Read MoreMore surgery space ahead at Broadlawns with $8.5M expansion
This rendering shows a nurses’ station for the expanded pre- and post-operative surgery area at Broadlawns.
More construction is under way at Broadlawns Medical Center, where work has begun on a surgery department expansion on the first …
Read MoreAn actor from the movie “Field of Dreams” is buying a historic building in the northeast Iowa town where the 1989 film was shot.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: The state has agreed to settle with a former Iowa State University employee who alleged there is rampant harassment and discrimination in the 4-H youth program the university’s extension service oversees. John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas …
Read More‘Field of Dreams’ actor to buy historic Dyersville dairy building
Radio Iowa: An actor from the movie “Field of Dreams” is buying a historic building in the northeast Iowa town where the 1989 film was shot. Dwier Brown, who played John Kinsela, the father of Kevin …
Read MoreIDOT seeks public input on I-35 reconstruction project in Warren County
Public input is being sought for a project that would rebuild southbound lanes of Interstate 35 from Iowa Highway 92 to just south of the North River in Warren County. It would also include replacing …
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