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Registration open for 2016 LEAP series in Des Moines

Registration is open for the Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 LEAP series, a 10-month series of programs designed for women business owners and women leaders in Central Iowa to position them for the…
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On The Rise: 1-11-16

  Peggy Fleming Appointed to the board of directors of the National Association of Women in Communications. West Des Moines   Katie Stevenson Promoted to director of annual and special gifts at Des Moines University.…
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2016 Book of Lists unveiled

The 2016 Book of Lists was revealed last night at an unveiling party hosted by Iowa State University at Capital Square.

 

Published annually in January, the Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive …

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Warren County receives Home Base Iowa designation

Warren County was officially recognized Thursday as the 25th Home Base Iowa community during an event attended by Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds. Home Base Iowa designates qualified communities as centers of …

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Branstad ‘willing to consider’ minimum wage hike

Gov. Terry Branstad said Thursday he would consider an increase in the state minimum wage if such a bill lands on his desk this legislative session, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. Branstad said that a number of …

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Bravo adds to its full-time staff

Rachel Woodhouse has joined Bravo Greater Des Moines as its community impact specialist, according to a release. She will be responsible for managing and evaluating Bravo’s grant-making programs and enhancing Bravo’s community engagement. Woodhouse most …

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Event April 10: Stair Wars – Fight for Air Climb

Registration is open for the American Lung Association in Iowa’s 2016 Fight for Air Climb, which the organization has dubbed “Stair Wars” this year. The annual stair climbing fundraising event will be held Sunday, April …

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Special census begins in Johnston

Beginning today, the U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a Special Census in Johnston to officially document the city’s population growth. City officials estimate that Johnston has grown by 2,000 to 2,500 people since the 2010 …

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Principal to take on Seventh and Grand parking ramp; Nelson to move luxury high-rise project across street

 

Principal Financial Group Inc. will take over the ownership and development of a parking ramp at the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Grand Avenue, lifting a $30 million development project from the city …

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INSIDER: Principal to take on Seventh and Grand parking ramp; Nelson to move luxury high-rise project across street

  Principal Financial Group Inc. will take over the ownership and development of a parking ramp at the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Grand Avenue, lifting a $30 million development project from the city…