DES MOINES – The newest development on the city’s south side represents a triumph over a long-neglected site’s challenging topography and an overall down economy to provide 84 restricted-income apartments, according to the firm responsible for its construction. Local and state officials, the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, Hubbell Realty Co., executives and residents […]
DES MOINES – U.S. Senate candidate Roxanne Conlin, who still hasn’t articulated any semblance of a coherent farm policy, revealed her ignorance about agriculture by writing that ethanol is made from the same corn that people eat. Conlin revealed her lack of knowledge when she attempted to snipe at Sen. Chuck Grassley’s over his support […]
OTTUMWA, Iowa – Rep. David Loebsack’s vote to block an ethics investigation of a powerful Democratic leader accused of tax avoidance and other ethical lapses was pushed back to the forefront Thursday when the House Ethics Committee voted to send the case to a trial of the full House. “It’s said that justice delayed is […]
Communities across the U.S. were ranked according to a dozen metrics designed to identifty where businesses and individuals have the best chance to prosper. You might be surprised at the metro areas atop the list, writes Forbes.com. Anyone who lives in greater Des Moines shouldn’t be surprised at all. Here’s the Forbes.com list.
DES MOINES – The recent sell-out of townhomes near the west edge of downtown reflects the current strength of the metro’s housing market and is likely to set the stage for similar construction in the near future, a local real estate executive said today. Steve Niebuhr, Hubbell Realty Co. senior vice president of construction and […]
The Concept Works hosted a brief visit by a Moroccan official visiting America to gain a greater knowledge of the U.S. electoral system. Governor Hassan Aghmari, Director of Elections, Ministry of Interior, Rabat, began his U.S. visit on June 19 and will be in the country through July 10. His Des Moines stop is hosted […]
Many public relations professionals view blogging as just another communications vehicle. As such, it makes perfect sense that today’s busy CEOs would assign that task to someone who works for them. Others, however, seem to think a ghostwritten blog lacks authenticity. They say the CEO’s job is all about communicating with employees, customers and other […]
PressThink opines today on The Politico’s unintentionally revealing piece about the inner working of the media in the wake of Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s dismissal. To read, “The Politico Opens the Kimono. And then Pretends it Never Happened,” click here.
DES MOINES – Woodland Hills Golf Course, a favorite public course with an 82-year history, today tees off a week of special activities to mark the opening of its new driving range. Course manager Kathy Nichols noted that the new range has three strong assets to complement Woodland Hills, located at 620 NE 66th Ave. […]
Rev. Bob Cook, founder of the Hansen House of Hospitality, is featured on Mediacom’s “Newsleaders” hosted by Elizabeth Klinge. The segment airs on the Headline News Channel, which is on channel 30 in the Des Moines market. It will be broadcast frequently over the next four weeks. “We’re delighted that Mediacom and Elizabeth would give […]
