Archive for June 2022
What Does It Mean to Be an Investor? – Part One
Jason Brown, Director of Advisor Success, Foster Group
For a minute, I want to think broadly about the question, “What does it mean to be an investor?”
I’ve invested in my relationship with my …
Heartland Express acquires Smith Transport
Corridor Business Journal: North Liberty-based Heartland Express Inc. has acquired 100% of the equity of dry van truckload carrier Smith Transport Inc., Heartland officials announced. Founded in 1982, Smith Transport is an asset-based truckload carrier headquartered …
Read MoreIowa Supreme Court approves grants for nonprofit programs
The Iowa Supreme Court has approved $241,373 in grants to nonprofit programs that provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans with civil legal problems, the court announced. The grants were awarded to 11 Iowa organizations. The …
Read MoreZipBonds hires Van Heukelom as chief technology officer
West Des Moines-based insurance broker ZipBonds has named Josh Van Heukelom as its new chief technology officer. Van Heukelom has held roles at Des Moines-area companies since 2004. He was director of IT at Foster Group Inc., …
Read MoreKemin launches Luxiva line of CBD distillates
Kemin Industries, a Des Moines-based global ingredient manufacturer, announced it has launched a new line of hemp cannabidiol (CBD) distillates. The new Luxiva CBD line includes “two new products that are USDA-certified organic and fully …
Read MoreWhat progress has been made on the child care task force recommendations?
GuideOne leadership transition comes while discrimination complaint ongoing
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GuideOne Insurance Co. announced Wednesday that it has named its new CEO. The change comes as the company faces a former senior vice president’s discrimination complaint in which he alleges the former …
Read MoreUrban planner says Des Moines should consider viaduct removal
Axios Des Moines: Des Moines should explore an idea to remove downtown viaducts, according to RDG Planning & Design’s recommendation. The suggestion was part of a long-term vision plan presented to the City Council this week. …
Read MoreFlood warnings in effect in Central Iowa after thunderstorms bring heavy rain
Des Moines Register: Flooding may affect parts of Central Iowa today after heavy rains from overnight thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Flood warnings were issued for areas near Boone and Ames. A flood warning …
Read MoreState transportation commission approves five-year improvement plan
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved a draft of its 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, which identifies investments in transportation projects including multi-model transportation, aviation, railroads, trails and highways. The program, approved Tuesday, is developed and approved annually. …
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