Two months after jumping into the presidential race, Democrat Hillary Clinton is “officially launching” her campaign this weekend…she’ll be in Sioux City on Saturday night and at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Sunday morning. Home rent rates in Greater Des Moines continue to rise…Real Property Management in the Greater Des Moines area…… MORE
The employment picture is bright in Iowa’s construction industry. The Associated Builders and Contractors say the state was tied with Maryland in April for the 7th-lowest construction jobless rate in the nation, at 3-point-6 percent. And as the weather’s improved, construction hiring has increased. The redevelopment of the former Register and Tribune building in downtown…… MORE
The employment picture is bright in Iowa’s construction industry. The Associated Builders and Contractors say the state was tied with Maryland in April for the 7th-lowest construction jobless rate in the nation, at 3-point-6 percent. And as the weather’s improved, construction hiring has increased. The redevelopment of the former Register and Tribune building in downtown…… MORE
Senator Joni Ernst wants some major changes at the TSA. Ernst questioned reps from the agency earlier today, and said she’s concerned about the number of employees who fly below the radar in background checks. Enrst said it looks like the TSA has management and policy changes to make. GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben…… MORE
Iowa State Patrol has confirmed it is investigating the two bomb threats made against Senator Joni Ernst’s “Roast and Ride” over the weekend. The threats came in via phone about an hour before Ernst was set to take the stage…the event was delayed for about 45 minutes because of the threats. It’s not over until…… MORE
Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham touted his military experience while speaking with voters at a Town Hall Meeting in West Des Moines earlier today. Graham says he’s ready to lead, not manage, the nation. Graham kicked off his campaign in his home state of South Carolina on Monday. Two Iowa companies made the Fortune 500 list…… MORE
Extra chairs had to be added to seat a growing audience at GOP presidential candidate Lindsey Graham’s first town hall meeting in West Des Moines on Friday. The event was the first time Graham was addressing Iowans as a contender in the race (he previously spoke at the GOP Lincoln Dinner last month). Graham’s staff…… MORE
Several presidential candidates and likely contenders continue to add events in Iowa this weekend and the upcoming week. Governor Chris Christie is speaking in Ames on June 11th before his Polk County event in West Des Moines. And you’ll be able to meet candidate Ben Carson at the downtown Des Moines Farmer’s Market on Saturday…… MORE
In front of community members, leaders, donors, and business owners, Des Moines Performing Arts CEO Jeff Chelesvig unveiled the answer to one of the most-asked questions: when will Cowles Commons open? “Cowles Commons will finally be open, after more than two years of construction, on June 18th,” said Chelesvig. “The renovation of Cowles Commons has…… MORE
After years of planning from the Des Moines Performing Arts, Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines will open in two weeks. DMPA Vice President Mary Kramer spoke at the media event earlier today at the plaza, and said the project is an example of many community organizations and companies coming together. Cowles Commons was funded by…… MORE
