Archive for September 2022
High gas prices produce big profits for Casey’s General Stores
Des Moines Register: Led by increased profits from higher fuel prices, Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores reported a strong quarter. The gas station chain said it earned $152.9 million in net income for the period that ended …
Read MoreFinalists announced for annual Flourish Fund event
Four entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas later this month for a chance to walk away with $3,000. Morgan Chicchelly, Cassandra Spence, Kristen Daily and Chelsea Smith were announced as finalists of this year’s Flourish …
Read MoreAshley Joens signs NIL deal with Kum & Go
Iowa State basketball player Ashley Joens announced Thursday that she has signed a deal with Kum & Go, Cyclone Fanatic reported. Joens posted on social media platforms along with her favorite choices of food in the …
Read MoreCity of Des Moines considering buying mostly vacant downtown office building, parking garage for $40.6 million
The city of Des Moines would purchase property owned by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. at 1200 Locust St. and a parking garage under a proposal that will be considered by the City Council on Monday. Photo …
Read MoreBusiness Record 9-9-22
Cover story: Pandemic prompts reevaluation of employee benefits
Focus: Employee Benefits
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Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Cold truth from the ends of the earth
Maybe you saw the recent news about the “zombie ice” from the massive Greenland ice sheet will eventually raise global sea level by at least 10 inches. If you’re not a Time magazine subscriber like …
Read MoreNew Planned Parenthood CEO vows to ensure patients’ health care
Des Moines Register: The new chief executive officer of Iowa’s Planned Parenthood affiliate will not have an easy job — she’s taking the helm during the most tumultuous time for abortion access in decades. Ruth Richardson, …
Read MoreFour Iowa leaders to be honored as Legends in Manufacturing
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and Elevate Advanced Manufacturing will recognize four manufacturing leaders on Oct. 4 at ABI’s annual Legends in Manufacturing dinner, which will be held in Ankeny. The four Legends in Manufacturing …
Read MoreDee Zee selected to build components for BrightDrop Zevo electric delivery vehicles
Des Moines-based automotive accessory manufacturer Dee Zee Inc. announced today that it has been selected to manufacture structural and exterior components for Zevo electric delivery vans that will be built by BrightDrop, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors. …
Read MoreLifeServe Blood Center gains approval for new Johnston headquarters
Des Moines Register: LifeServe Blood Center’s move out of Des Moines and into the suburbs is one step closer to reality. The Johnston City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a site plan to relocate the nonprofit’s …
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