Archive for December 2021
A Closer Look: Peter Dorhout
After moving around in both childhood and career, Peter Dorhout returned to a familiar place when he accepted the position of vice president of research at Iowa State University. He started the role in January …
Read MoreBusiness travel ticking upward, but by how much is uncertain
There are signs that business travel is picking up at the Des Moines International Airport, but officials say it’s difficult to know what the numbers are. Here, passengers pass through the airport terminal as airline …
Read MoreLee’s stock is now trading at way more than Alden Global Capital’s takeover offer
Poynter: In a surprise development as Alden Global Capital pursues a hostile bid to acquire news publisher Lee Enterprises of Davenport, Lee’s shares have shot up in value in the last week. The stock closed Tuesday …
Read MoreCox hired as Ankeny chamber’s president, CEO
Melisa Cox has been hired as president and CEO of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. Cox previously worked for the Home Builders Association of Des Moines, where she coordinated events and raised money for the …
Read MorePrincipal Foundation provides $150,000 grant to Oakridge Neighborhood
Oakridge Neighborhood has received a $150,000 grant from Principal Foundation. The grant will support adult workforce readiness provided by Oakridge Neighborhood’s Family and Workforce Programs, helping provide equitable education and work opportunities for underserved populations. …
Read MoreDrake plans live commencement, holiday street party on Saturday
Drake University will host its 151st commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Knapp Center. The university will award 363 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Masks are required for all attendees in compliance with …
Read MoreFinal expansion to make Altoona site Meta’s largest data center worldwide
Architectural rendering of the Altoona Data Center campus after the final expansion. Photo courtesy of Meta
Meta (formerly Facebook) announced Tuesday a seventh and final expansion at its Altoona Data Center that will make it the company’s largest …
Read MoreIowa’s average farmland values rise to an 80-year high, ISU report says
Des Moines Register: After several years of small gains and losses, Iowa farmland values skyrocketed 29% this year, averaging $9,751 an acre, the highest nominal amount in 80 years, a new Iowa State University survey shows. …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy announces ‘fully’ refreshed brand
Insurance brokerage Holmes Murphy has introduced a new brand campaign focused on its role as an evolving leader in the insurance industry, the Waukee-based firm announced. In this new campaign, clients will see Holmes Murphy’s employees at …
Read MorePleasant Hill installs sculpture in new park
The city of Pleasant Hill has installed a sculpture called “Pleasant Hill Gate,” a 26-foot-tall piece that was installed in the 77-acre Hickory Glen Park, located south of Four Mile Elementary School and west of …
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