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Succession announced at SVPA

SVPA Architects Inc. said today that Steven Gray retired March 31 as president and has been succeeded by Vitus Bering, who had served as vice president and chief financial officer. Gray joined the company in …

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Gannett announces spinoff name; beats 1st quarter earnings expectation

Gannett Co. Inc. has chosen TEGNA as the name for the new broadcasting and digital company as it works to create two publicly traded companies: one exclusively focused on its broadcasting and digital businesses, and the other …

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Mercer plans to hire 300 in Urbandale

Mercer, a global human resources consulting firm, said today that it is planning to hire 300 new employees in Urbandale for a variety of positions, including sales, customer service and operations, according to a release. …

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Organizations launch Iowa Caucus Consortium

In an effort to provide visitors, candidates and media outlets a meaningful, pleasant experience during the upcoming Iowa caucuses, several local organizations have teamed up and launched the Iowa Caucus Consortium.

 

The Greater Des …

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Downtown Hy-Vee project gets board approval, but leaves some members on edge

The city of Des Moines Urban Design Review Board approved plans for a Hy-Vee Inc. grocery store and 82-unit apartment complex today, but the 4-3 vote came at the end of a 90-minute meeting where …

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Iowa unemployment rate drops to 4 percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4 percent in March from 4.1 percent in February, Iowa Workforce Development reported. That’s the lowest rate since May 2008. The state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent a year ago. …

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HyperStream to hold annual Olympics

The Technology Association of Iowa and Iowa State University will stage the annual high school Hyperstream/IT Olympics Friday and Saturday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Nearly 1,000 Iowa students, teachers, club advisers, tech mentors and volunteers from …

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Waukee high school senior and businessman wins NFIB award

Matthew Mitchell, a senior at Waukee High School, is the Iowa recipient of the National Federation of Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur award. Mitchell will attend Iowa State University this fall. He is the owner of …

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Dice Holdings changes name to DHI Group

Dice Holdings Inc. today announced the company has changed its name to DHI Group Inc. The new name better represents the company’s evolution into a diverse portfolio of specialized professional websites and services under one …

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Eighth-grade advice on how banks can help the next generation

What does an eighth-grader think is the biggest obstacle to saving money?

 

Katherine Currier, an eighth-grader at Goodrell Middle School in Des Moines, won a Money Smart Week statewide financial literacy essay contest with …