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Roers mixes it up in Greater Des Moines

Minnesota-based Roers Investments is spreading its mix of multifamily offerings in Des Moines, having recently purchased the 203-unit Royal Oaks Apartment complex at 2400 Hickman Road.

Roers has gained a reputation for developing multifamily and …

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NOTEBOOK: ‘Drive’ brings up worrying connotations in biotechnology

At the Partnership for Growth biotechnology showcase this week, SciBac Inc. of California made a very compelling pitch.

Branded with the tagline “always trust your gut,” SciBac is creating hybrid microorganisms to treat so-called superbugs …

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Two oft-quoted experts on weather, water retiring

I can’t tell you how many times in my reporting career I called State Climatologist Harry Hillaker — including nights and weekends — to tap his extensive weather knowledge and records for newspaper articles I was…
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Impact7G, Earthview Environmental merge

Earthview Environmental of Coralville has merged operations with Clive-based Impact7G to provide environmental solutions. Earthview has focused on wetland and natural resource consulting since 1998. Impact7G, with offices in Clive, Sioux City, Slater and St. …

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Des Moines Arts Festival seeks volunteers

The Des Moines Arts Festival is seeking 1,200 volunteers for the June 22-24 event in Western Gateway Park. Volunteers get to meet festival artists and get a free T-shirt and snacks and beverages. VolunteerLocal handles sign-up. Matt …

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Middle Market index rises

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index hit a record in the first quarter, reported Davenport-based RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Business leaders were bullish on economic strength, the tax cuts, the labor …

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Shady deal in West Des Moines

The city of West Des Moines is offering discount trees to residents to try to replace trees lost to the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that kills ash trees by cutting off their food …

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Towable RVs are pulling Winnebago to record revenue

Iowa Public Radio: Towable RVs now account for well more than half of the revenue at Forest City-based Winnebago Industries. Second-quarter profits and revenue are up substantially for the recreational vehicle manufacturer from a year ago. …

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April 20: Housing Matters for Iowa’s Economy 2018

Host: Polk County Housing Trust Fund
About: Polk County Housing Trust Fund is proud to present the fourth year of our annual housing symposium, in collaboration with Urban Land Institute Iowa. This year’s event will …

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NOTEBOOK: ‘Drive’ brings up worrying connotations in biotechnology

At the Partnership for Growth biotechnology showcase this week, SciBac Inc. of California made a very compelling pitch.

Branded with the tagline “always trust your gut,” SciBac is creating hybrid microorganisms to treat so-called superbugs …