h digitalfootprint web 728x90

All Latest News

DSC 6869

Partnership, ICAN to collaborate on college planning events

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced a strategic collaboration with Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) to deliver college and career readiness programming and resources to students and parents across Central Iowa. As part of the …

DSC 6869

Specialty grocery chain signs lease for new West Des Moines development

The Fresh Market Inc. signed a 10-year lease on Dec. 24 for space in the Mills Crossing mixed-use center that is being developed by Hurd Real Estate Services Inc. at 60th Street and Mills Civic …

DSC 6869

Des Moines Home + Garden show set for next week

The 2015 Des Moines Home + Garden Show will run Feb. 12 through Feb. 15 at the Iowa Events Center. Feature presenters include Matt Blashaw, the host of Yard Crashers on HGTV and the DIY …

DSC 6869

Pella exec named Iowa Lean Champion

The Iowa Lean Consortium has named Karin Peterson, vice president of human resources at Pella Corp., as the 2014 Iowa Lean Champion. The award was created to honor a leader who has made significant contributions …

DSC 6869

Marsh & McLennan earnings down in fourth quarter, revenues up across all businesses

Marsh & McLennan Cos. reported net income of $294 million in the fourth quarter, a slight decline from the year-ago period. Consolidated revenue was $3.2 billion for the quarter, up 4 percent from the fourth …

DSC 6869

Drake’s Maxwell lands new job

Departing Drake University President David Maxwell has accepted a position as senior fellow at the Association of Governing Boards, a national association centered on governance in higher education. The year-long, renewable fellowship will begin July …

DSC 6869

Fidelity & Guaranty reports strong sales growth

Fidelity & Guaranty Life today reported net income of $14.1 million, or 24 cents per common share for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 that ended Dec. 31, 2014. The Des Moines-based life insurance and …

DSC 6869

Economy adds jobs and wages break out of the doldrums

Companies added 257,000 new jobs in January, more than many economists predicted, and there was evidence in U.S. Labor Department reports that an influx of hiring over the past year may be pushing up wages …

DSC 6869

ISU, UNI express interest in using AIB campus

University of Iowa President Sally Mason on Thursday said she is open to working with Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa to expand offerings at the AIB College of Business in Des …

DSC 6869

Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of February 8

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendance Meeting Venue City Iowa Beef Expo Iowa Beef Expo 2/8/2015 2/15/2015 20000 Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase and Conference 2/10/2015 2/11/2015 1000 Iowa State Fairgrounds…