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U.S. manufacturing activity rebounds in October

Manufacturing activity rebounded in October in the United States, with the Markit Flash U.S. Manufacturing PMI jumping to its highest level since May. The composite measure rose from 53.1 in September to 54.0 in October, boosted by …

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Event Oct. 28: Former U.S. comptroller general to speak on public policy

Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker will address the consequences of current public policy on the nation’s financial condition during a forum Wednesday hosted by Foster Group. Walker is a senior strategic adviser for PricewaterhouseCoopers.…
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New twist on chiropractic care at Mercy – Des Moines

A Kansas City-based chiropractic practice that has begun franchising locations around the country will open its first Iowa location in Des Moines next month. But rather than leasing a retail storefront, the chiropractic clinic will…
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Event Nov. 3: Microfinance, helping women worldwide

Shazia Manus, CEO of The Members Group, will speak on microfinance and its positive impact on women worldwide as part of the Iowa International Center’s Dialogue Series at noon Nov. 3 at the Central Library …

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Event Nov. 12: Meetup for women working in tech/startups

The first Iowa Tech Chicks casual meetup will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Sidebar, 400 Locust St. Iowa Tech Chicks is a community group that strives to connect and educate women …

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Branstad announces judicial appointments

Attorney William Kelly has been appointed to fill the vacancy in the 5th Judicial District, which includes Polk County, that was created by the retirement of Judge D.J. Stovall. Kelly, of West Des Moines, received …

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Public meeting set to discuss early federal flood maps for Des Moines

The city of Des Moines and Iowa Department of Natural Resources will have a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at Des Moines City Hall to discuss preliminary flood insurance rate maps …

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AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa names Harding market president

Medicaid managed health care plan AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa has named Cheryl Harding as its market president. AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa is one of four managed care plans recently selected to serve Iowa Medicaid beneficiaries as part of the…
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CVB, Hotel Pattee, Newton Fest win tourism awards

The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented 27 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry last night in Fairfield. The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau won both for outstanding …

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Art gallery opens in East Village

Des Moines native Carly Zuendel opened Moxie, an art gallery, in the East Village this week. The gallery currently is displaying the work of 11 artists from around the country, many of whom have roots in …