Archive for May 2021
American Equity CFO exits position; CEO Anant Bhalla named interim
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced on Friday that its chief financial officer, Ted Johnson, would no longer be serving as CFO, effective immediately. The West Des Moines-based retirement services company said in a news …
Read MoreInclusion Award nominations are now open
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Inclusion Award, the Greater Des Moines Partnership announced. The award, in its ninth year, honors and celebrates the successes of organizations that have championed diversity, equity and inclusion …
Read MoreOakridge Neighborhood resumes its Breakfast at Tiffany’s fundraiser
After taking last year off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Oakridge Neighborhood is bringing back its Breakfast at Tiffany’s fundraiser on July 18. According to a news release, the fundraiser is scheduled from 11 a.m. …
Read MoreNonprofit explores using D.M. motel for homeless housing, services
Des Moines Register: A local nonprofit that builds and manages affordable housing is hoping to turn a Days Inn in Des Moines’ northwestern corner into an apartment building for people experiencing homelessness. If the project moves …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Planning your summer vacation? Prepare to spend more as travels costs soar
Travelers itching to hit the road or the skies for the long-awaited vacation after being cooped up for the past year are experiencing sticker shock as they make those much anticipated plans to get away. …
Read MoreIowa gives ADM, Japanese firm $1M each for ‘holy grail’ bid to make artificial spider silk
Des Moines Register: The state is giving food processing giant Archer Daniels Midland a $1 million tax credit for an improbable-sounding project: to turn corn into synthetic spider silk. The company plans to use its wet …
Read MoreDes Moines considers residency incentives for city employees
Axios Des Moines: Des Moines employees who live in and work for the city would be eligible for $15,000 in housing grants or $2,000 in rent assistance under a plan that goes before the City Council …
Read MoreIowa Solar Energy Trade Association joins national advocacy network
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association joined the Solar Energy Industries Association as an official state affiliate, the 20th SEIA affiliate, the state association announced today. According to ISETA, Iowa installed 162 megawatts of new …
Read MoreAmerican Hospital Association recognizes Iowa Methodist for 100 years of membership
The American Hospital Association on Thursday honored UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center for its 100 years of participation and leadership in the AHA. At the UnityPoint Health-Des Moines board meeting, Liz Summy, AHA regional executive, …
Read MoreState board expected to decide in June which projects receive $100 million in incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board is expected to decide at its June 18 meeting what projects will receive funding through the state’s Iowa Reinvestment Act program, according to a board spokesperson.
Board members in …