Posts by jretzlaff
Construction backlog stable
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 22 to Oct. 6. The reading is down 0.1 months …
Read MoreThe Mutual Group appoints new chief executive
The Mutual Group, based in West Des Moines, announced the appointment of Tom Troy as CEO, starting Jan. 5. Troy brings more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, with previous senior leadership …
Read MoreDes Moines school district asks for review of finances from state auditor
The Des Moines school district has asked the Iowa State auditor to review the district’s finances to “confirm the strength of [its] current processes and procedures,” the district said in a news release.
The request …
Read MoreFinancial experts give thumbs up to 2026 economic outlook at WDM luncheon
There is a lot to be positive …
Read MoreSimpson joins Iowa NASA Grant Consortium
Simpson College announced it has been accepted into the Iowa NASA Space Grant Consortium, which will expand opportunities for students and faculty to engage in NASA-aligned research, education and outreach. Consortium membership grants access to …
Read MoreJBS facility will ‘bring good jobs back to Perry’
Operation Downtown conducting survey on downtown perceptions
Operation Downtown, which manages safety, cleaning and maintenance services in downtown Des Moines, is conducting an online survey to gather feedback on how the area is performing and perceptions about downtown Des Moines. Participants are …
Read MoreIowa banks warn business customers of account takeover fraud
Iowa banks are alerting business customers of continued account takeover fraud schemes in which criminals impersonate bank representatives through phone calls or text messages to steal online banking credentials, according to a news release from …
Read MoreWDM P&Z takes ‘enabling step’ in Valley West Mall redevelopment
Interviews begin next week for ISU president; new leader to be named on Nov. 11
Eight semifinalists for the job of president of Iowa State University will be interviewed on Oct. 20-21 by the ISU Presidential Search Committee. The virtual interviews will be done behind closed doors and the identities …
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