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Airport traffic grew 3 percent in January

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport rose to 201,113 in January, up 3 percent from January of last year. Kevin Foley, executive director and general manager, said Southwest Airlines added some weekend flights halfway …

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Reynolds unveils tax reform plan

Gov. Kim Reynolds today unveiled a tax reform package she claimed will be a boon to owners of small businesses and to middle-class workers, farmers, families and teachers.

The package calls for a lower tax rate, phasing …

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Bridging the gap between campus and workplace

An emerging nonprofit program is giving Iowa State University graphic design and communication students experience with real-world projects for Central Iowa employers, while also providing organizations with a reservoir of fresh ideas and a pool …

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Should I stay or should I go?

One of the biggest career decisions that college students make typically comes along later than their choice of which institution or which major and profession: Should they stay in Iowa for their first professional position?…

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A Closer Look: Matt Felling

Chances are you have met the Fellings, late of Cedar Rapids, now living near Wakonda Golf and Country Club. Matt and Mary Felling arrived in the metro in April, when Matt was named general manager …

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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week.

Ames’ development
Ames is adding a major industrial park expected to compliment the innovation at Iowa State University Research Park. …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the February 16 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the February 16 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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NOTEBOOK: Womply claims Valentine’s Day isn’t a big deal for restaurants

The folks at Womply say Valentine’s Day is the 109th-best sales day of the year for restaurants. It’s a paltry 12 percent boost in transactions and 10 percent jump in revenue compared with any average …

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March 20: On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Host: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
About: This session is designed to introduce you to the roles of nonprofits and their boards as well as the critical impact the nonprofit sector has in the …

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Des Moines Golf superintendent wins award

Des Moines Golf and Country Club Director of Grounds Rick Tegtmeier has been named 2017 TurfNet Superintendent of the Year for his work during four years of preparation for the Solheim Cup and during the event. The …