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General Mills uses immersive technology for college recruiting

Recruiters at General Mills Inc. are making it easier for college students to experience what it would be like to work for the company by using the latest in virtual reality technology, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported. Using …

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Kum & Go opens new store on Keo Way

Kum & Go LC today opened a new 5,000-square-foot store at 1300 Keosauqua Way. The store will offer a variety of food options, including made-to-order pizzas, baked goods and deli sandwiches. Outside, fuel options include …

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Water lawsuit opponents seek records

A group that opposes the Des Moines Water Works’ lawsuit has requested information about the utility’s rising legal costs, reports DesMoinesRegister.com. The Iowa Partnership for Clean Water said it submitted an open records request to Des Moines …

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Event Oct. 13: Iowa Hunger Summit

The Ninth Annual Iowa Hunger Summit will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, as part of the annual World Food Prize events. The event, which is free and open to …

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Le Jardin chef competing in national food competition

Tag Grandgeorge, chef at Le Jardin in Des Moines, is competing in a national competition hosted by Thomas’ English Muffins and Bagels. Grandgeorge is representing Des Moines in the Hometown Breakfast Battle with his locally …

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Hubbell donates $8,400 from Feisal Sayeed golf tournament

Hubbell Realty Co. awarded $8,400 to local charities in August from donations received during the Feisal Sayeed Memorial Golf Tournament. The funds were distributed equally to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa and …

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Iowa homes selling even faster

Homes in Iowa reached a five-year low in average days on market at 63, the Iowa Association of Realtors reported, though overall home sales were down in August. Sale prices continue to rise. Home sales …

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Lt. Gov. Reynolds praises growth in number of apprentices

Developers have said for months that it is tough to get skilled workers for major projects in the Des Moines area. Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and union officials offered a bit of good news this …

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Iowa Architectural Foundation plans fundraiser

The Iowa Architectural Foundation plans an Oct. 17 fundraiser that will include a preview of its new customizable map of architecturally significant and historic buildings that offer dining. The map is called “Taste of Iowa …

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James, Bruere to lead Partnership water task force

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has named Urban Land Institute Iowa Chairman Larry James and Steve Bruere, president of land brokerage firm Peoples Co. as co-chairs of a task force that will examine water issues.…