AABP EP Awards 728x90

All Latest News

DSC 6869

Iowa auditor gives governor, legislators a B+ for state budget

Radio Iowa: State Auditor Mary Mosiman says the Iowa budget plan written by lawmakers and approved by the governor this spring is “sustainable and responsible.” Mosiman gave state policymakers a B-plus grade on their budgeting.…

DSC 6869

Science Center receives $10,000 Monsanto grant

The Science Center of Iowa will receive a $10,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund’s 2016 site grant initiative to support statewide outreach programming, called Science @ Your Site. The program brings live science programming to …

DSC 6869

Additive manufacturing center to hold open house

The Additive Manufacturing and Design Center, the most technologically advanced 3-D printing and design center in the United States, will hold an open house on June 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at the TechWorks …

27745

Culver named president of YMCA of Greater D.M.

Former Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has been hired as president of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, according to a release. Culver will report to CEO Dave Schwartz and help with the organization’s fundraising and…
DSC 6869

Sept. 29 : United Way WLC Premier Event

Host: United Way of Central Iowa About: To celebrate United Way of Central Iowa’s centennial, Women’s Leadership Connection will host speaker Erin Gruwell, who will highlight the impact of early grade literacy. More information regarding ticket prices…
DSC 6869

Big changes possible to Tyson Events Center

Sioux City Journal: A consultant on Friday unveiled more than $60 million worth of potential upgrades to the Tyson Events Center aimed at helping the Sioux City venue better compete with event centers in Omaha, Neb., …

DSC 6869

Iowa City company buys New Orleans hotel

New Orleans Advocate: Hawkeye Hotels, a privately held hotel group based in Iowa City, has purchased a hotel near the French Quarter in New Orleans. Hawkeye plans to “completely renovate” the Hotel Modern, which was converted …

DSC 6869

More working from home

In 2015, 38 percent of workers in management, business and financial operations occupations, and 35 percent of those employed in professional and related occupations, did some or all of their work from home on days they worked, …

DSC 6869

Suggest a Hashie award for Social Media Day

Thursday is Social Media Day, and Social Media Club Des Moines is sponsoring events this week and accepting nominations for Hashie awards until Thursday. The Hashies celebrate and recognize Iowa businesses, organizations and agencies that …

DSC 6869

Employee & Family Resources offers bilingual counseling in Perry

Employee & Family Resources announced it will provide bilingual individual and family counseling in Spanish and English at its new office in Perry, along with in-home support to families, through its Para Ti program. Para …