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Iowa Finance Authority names leading mortgage lenders

The Iowa Finance Authority has named the leading lenders that used its programs last year to advance homeownership, according to a release. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corp. was named “top lender” for issuing $24.8 million in …

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City Sounds seeks artists to paint public pianos

City Sounds announced that it is seeking artists to paint the pianos that are part of the Des Moines Public Piano Project. Nine artists will be selected to paint seven primary and two alternate pianos …

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Feds delay new health summary of benefits requirement

The U.S. Department of Labor said Monday that it has delayed a deadline for providing new summary of benefits and coverage statements to group health plan members under new federal health care rules, Business Insurance reported. The …

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Hy-Vee among traditional grocers who recognize it isn’t just about the groceries

Hy-Vee Inc. is a “groceraunt,” according to a grocery industry analyst, and among a growing number of chains that are adapting to shifting grocery shopping habits, National Public Radio reported.

 

The “groceraunt” is where the …

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Civic Music Association announces 2015-2016 season

The Civic Music Association has announced a new season that includes Grammy winners and MacArthur fellows. Those appearing at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium will include the Turtle Island Quartet with jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut; the classical and …

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Public art chosen for Des Moines airport

Bounnak Thammavong, a native of Laos who now lives and works in Swisher, has been selected for the Metro Arts Public Art Project, which commemorates the 40th anniversary in October of Metro Arts Alliance. His …

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Meredith hires chief strategy officer

Kim Martin, former president and general manager of AMC Networks’ WE tv, has been named chief strategy officer for Meredith Corp., according to a release. She will work with Meredith’s senior management team and report …

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NAWBO Iowa conference is Wednesday

The Iowa chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO Iowa) will announce its expansion as a statewide organization at its annual summit Wednesday at The Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona, …

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Iowa’s insurance regulator joins international association

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart announced Friday that the Iowa Insurance Division has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors. Through the membership, the division is able to exchange relevant …

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ISU researchers use genome mapping to look at cancer susceptibility

Iowa State University scientists found striking patterns in the building blocks of DNA in a wide variety of species, according to their recently published paper.The work could offer new insight into how genes mutate over time …