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Ruling allows lawsuit challenging constitutionality of ‘ag gag’ law to move forward

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A federal judge on Tuesday denied the state of Iowa’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Iowa’s “ag gag” law, which makes undercover investigations at slaughterhouses, puppy mills and factory …

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Registration open for Business Horizons 2018

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation is now accepting applications for Business Horizons, a weeklong college and career summer program for high school students. During the week, participants gain unique hands-on experience in …

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Scammers spoof MidAmerican Energy, demand payments

Residential and commercial customers of MidAmerican Energy have reported receiving calls from impostors demanding immediate payment on behalf of MidAmerican Energy. The scam callers threaten to shut off power unless the customer makes an immediate …

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State bank profits grew 1.4% last year

Iowa banks reported net income of $937 million at the end of 2017, up 1.4 percent from the prior year. Profits were affected by one-time revaluation of deferred tax assets as required by the federal …

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VIDEO: Ways AI can be used now and in the future

 

How is artificial intelligence currently used, and how will it be used in the future? We asked a panel of experts at our Power Breakfast on Feb. 28 to give us their insights.

Watch …

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Des Moines Arts Festival reveals artist list

The Des Moines Arts Festival has released the list of the 180 professional visual artists representing 37 states plus Argentina and Canada who will be invited to participate in the 21st annual juried art fair June 22-24 …

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Mobile Food Pantry to launch at DART Central Station

A mobile food pantry will operate at DART Central Station for the first time Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., and every first and third Thursday of the month from then on. The Des Moines Area …

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Patterson to succeed Burrows to lead Principal’s full service retirement

Principal Financial Group announced today that Jerry Patterson will become the next senior vice president leading the full service retirement and individual investor businesses for Retirement and Income Solutions, effective early in the second quarter. …

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March 8: Man & Woman of the Year Kickoff Event

Host: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Iowa Chapter
About: This is the kickoff event for the Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Candidates and their teams will mingle and introduce themselves. 
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: …

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Iowa Senate OKs new prosecutor to target workers’ comp fraud amid heated debate

Des Moines Register: Legislation approved by Republicans in the Iowa Senate on Tuesday would create a special state prosecutor to combat workers’ compensation fraud. Sen. Jake Chapman, R-Adel, introduced SF 2305 after he said he received …