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Winners of Healthiest State Iowa annual awards announced

Des Moines University was among the workplace winners of the 2019 Healthiest State Iowa annual awards announced today. The annual program recognizes communities, individuals, schools and workplaces that are taking steps toward improving their health …

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Catch Des Moines wins two tourism awards

Catch Des Moines has won two Iowa Tourism Awards — outstanding new event, and outstanding promotional material. The LPGA Solheim Cup and Catch Des Moines were honored for the attendance record and other successes at …

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Wells Fargo extends branch hours, staffing after customer account outage

Wells Fargo is offering extended branch hours and additional staffing in contact centers to serve customers after a widespread mobile and online outage impacted customer banking on Thursday. All 5,500 Wells Fargo branches will extend …

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Sears deal matters little in efforts to redevelop Merle Hay Mall

A federal bankruptcy judge has approved former Sears CEO Eddie Lampert’s bid to buy what remains of the retailer, a decision that should have little effect on efforts of Merle Hay Mall owners to buy …

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Playhouse announces $1 million endowment campaign

The Des Moines Community Playhouse is celebrating its 100th anniversary by setting a $1 million goal for a new endowment. The Playhouse is hoping to attract 10,000 gifts of $100 or more for the account, …

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FBL Financial earnings fourth-quarter earnings down

FBL Financial Group reported net income for the fourth quarter of $6.4 million, or 26 cents per share, compared to $104 million, or $4.15 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2017. Fourth quarter 2017 net income …

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Arconic is splitting in 2

Business Insider: The aluminum-products maker Arconic said this morning that it will split into two businesses and spin-off one of them. Arconic, which was separated from the new Alcoa on Nov. 1, 2016, said it will …

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ShopKo closing more Iowa stores

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A Wisconsin-based retailer with 36 Iowa locations, mostly in small towns, is planning to close 20 of the stores by the end of May after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On Wednesday, Shopko …

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10,000 Small Businesses names 37 Iowa owners to its first class

Des Moines Area Community College, along with Iowa’s 14 other community colleges, have announced the business owners selected for the inaugural Iowa class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.

The 37 scholars hail from 20 Iowa counties, …

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The road to innovation

If you are inspired to make the perfect Korean taco, travel in space, swim the Bering Strait, create legendary ice cream or create digital fantasy worlds, you could get more than a few tips from …