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NOTEBOOK: It’s all in a ‘good’ name for artist studios

For Justin Mandelbaum, the mission at his artist studios on Keosauqua Way hasn’t changed, just the name.

Mandelbaum, in Washington, D.C., as part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual pilgrimage to the nation’s capital,…
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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of May 16

Organization Event Arrival Date Departure Date Attendance Meeting Venue City Iowa Funeral Directors Association State Convention 5/17/2016 5/19/2016 600 Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel Altoona Ajinomoto May Meeting 5/17/2016 5/19/2016 300 Des Moines Marriott…
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Event May 24: Economic security for older Iowans

Host: Calvin Community Foundation
About: David Strege, managing partner of Syverson Strege and Co., will share useful information on financial literacy and aging, as well as a detailed “5 steps for life after 50” checklist.
When: 7 …

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Event May to September: Summer architectural walking tours

Host: Iowa Architectural Foundation
About: Iowa Architectural Foundation’s annual Summer Walking Tours begin today and occur on the second Friday of each month through September. Guided by architects and design professionals, these tours of downtown Des Moines provide …

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Urbandale chamber receives 5-star accreditation

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce was presented with a 5-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. The award was presented during the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Congressional Leadership Briefing & Luncheon in…
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Athene Holding files for IPO

Athene Holding Ltd., parent company of Athene USA, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common shares, Retirement Income Journal reported. The number of shares …

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Pipeline company petitions IUB to begin work next week

Newton Daily News: Dakota Access LLC — the subsidiary of Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners that is developing the Dakota Access Pipeline — is seeking permission from the Iowa Utilities Board to begin construction as early as …

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AEGON reports lower quarterly profit

The Gazette: Volatile financial markets had a negative effect on first-quarter net income for AEGON, the Netherlands-based corporate parent of Transamerica in Cedar Rapids. The multinational life-insurance, pensions and asset-management company on Thursday posted a net …

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Ernst bill would increase scrutiny of rules affecting small businesses

Legislation aimed at increasing the transparency of the rule-making process pertaining to small businesses has moved forward in the U.S. Senate. The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Wednesday passed S. 2847 out of …

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California pizza chain to open first Iowa restaurant downtown

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will open its first Iowa restaurant in a downtown entertainment and retail development near Principal Park this summer, reports The Des Moines Register. The restaurant, which will be in the 300 MLK building, has …