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John R. Grubb’s rags-to-riches story told in his 2000 autobiography, “My Life: A Memoir,” co-written by Eileen Gannon, provides insight into one of Des Moines most illustrious business leaders. But those who know the longtime …

Century Theatres Inc.’s announcement last week of its plans for a 20-screen megaplex at the Jordan Creek Town Center stirs 2 1/2-year-old memories of less happy days for the motion picture exhibition industry  

Then, Des …

Continental Airlines Inc. President Larry Kellner, paying an unusual visit to Des Moines, told city politicians, business leaders and airport officials last week that his airline is committed to the city but needs more passengers …

Charles Edwards, the former Des Moines Register publisher-turned-journalism school dean, has been at his new job for one year and already has much to show for it.  

Edwards, named to head Drake University’s School of …

Every year at tax time, the halls of RSM McGladrey are buzzing with the company’s employees and a growing team of interns. Four years ago, the company had two interns. The next year they had …

Growing research firm shapes the products that hit the shelves

Vada Grantham has always been fascinated by something most people take for granted: products. All of the products that line store shelves had to be …

Ames group says its virtual video reality technology can best IMAX

Don Pierce has done computer animation and special effects work for some of the top film studios in Hollywood, but it was a common …

The world is brightening for CE Software Inc., the software developer whose existence nearly came to an end in the waning months of 2001, when its sales slowed to a trickle and its cash nearly …

Closed captioning industry on the rise following federal mandate

Robyn Mengwasser likens her work as a stenocaptioner, someone who transcribes words spoken during live television broadcasts for the hearing impaired to read, to playing the …

Executives can learn to work as a team or just relax in Coble’s classes

Two and a half years ago, Rex Coble gave his son a gift certificate for a cooking class. His son enjoyed …