Archive for September 2021
Iowa DNR survey shows 2020 derecho destroyed 7.2 million trees
Des Moines Register: Iowa lost an estimated 7.2 million trees in cities and farms when last year’s hurricane-force derecho swept across the state, a new Iowa Department of Natural Resources report shows. Cedar Rapids, Des Moines …
Read MoreDrive Away Childhood Hunger golf tournament raises $125,000
The Food Bank of Iowa’s inaugural golf tournament, Drive Away Childhood Hunger, raised more than $125,000 on Tuesday. The event, held at the Talons of Tuscany golf course in Ankeny, was followed by a reception …
Read MoreOptimae LifeServices receives 3-year accreditation for employee training program
Optimae LifeServices announced it has earned a three-year, full accreditation from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals for its employee training program. In evaluating the program, members of the NADSP review team praised Optimae …
Read MoreSix Iowa breweries recognized 2021 Great American Beer Festival
The Brewers Association held a ceremony Sept. 10 in Denver honoring winners of the 2021 Great American Beer Festival competition, including six Iowa breweries. About 9,500 entries were submitted to the judges from more than …
Read MoreMore than 700 volunteers give back to the community during United Way of Central Iowa’s Day of Action
At left, Bankers Trust employees work on playground equipment at Bidwell Riverside Center during Tuesday’s Day of Action. At right, a Sammons Financial employee cleans a mat at Sarge’s WestSide Boxing Club during the Day of …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Chip shortage drives tech companies and car makers closer
In times of trouble all kinds of unique partnerships take shape, like the relationship we’re seeing now between automotive and semiconductor companies. The Wall Street Journal reports the two industries are bonding over the shortage, looking for …
Read MorePrincipal Financial signals it will cut some Des Moines positions amid restructuring
Des Moines Register: Principal Financial Group is laying off some Des Moines workers as the company shutters some of its lines of business. Principal issued a notice to the state last week, announcing plans to cut …
Read MoreDes Moines-based LightEdge Solutions acquired by private investment firm
LightEdge Solutions, a Des Moines data center company, is looking to expand with the help of its new majority owner, San Francisco-based private investment firm GI Partners, the Des Moines Register reports. LightEdge operates seven data …
Read MoreTransportation commission approves $1.5 million for six transit projects
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved $1.5 million to support six public transit projects statewide, from Burlington to Sioux City. The commission approved the funds through the state’s Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund during its meeting in …
Read MoreTherkildsens donate $42 million lead gift for new engineering lab building at Iowa State
An Iowa State alumni couple, C.G. “Turk” and Joyce A. McEwen Therkildsen, have provided a $42 million gift commitment to Iowa State University’s Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. The gift provides the lead donation …
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