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A Closer Look: Hal Pittman

President, CEO of Special Olympics Iowa

Working longer

Americans have been retiring later since the mid-1990s for a variety of reasons, but the recession has seriously diminished expectations of retiring early across the generational spectrum.

What would it take to expand the ISU football stadium?

Adding seats to the south end zone would require a lead donor, sustained attendance

Bravo's Isley headed to DMACC as business dean

Bravo Greater Des Moines announced today that its executive director, MD Isley, will leave the organization in June. Isley has accepted a position as dean of business management and information technology with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).

Flynn Wright account executives chosen as track 'Champions'

Group forms to develop Latina leaders

A new leadership group has formed with the goal of empowering young Latina women.

Iowa Architect has a winning design

Nollen Plaza final design plans, new name to be unveiled

Events drawing visitors to the metro area, week of May 27

Survey: More Americans rate their lives as 'thriving'

Americans' life ratings were better in April than in any month since August of last year, according to a recurring index measured by Gallup-Healthways.

Skywalk signage featured in statewide exhibition

Downtown Des Moines skywalk signage was selected as part of a statewide design exhibition this month.

Des Moines Metro Opera featured in national magazine

The Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) received national press in the June issue of Opera News magazine.

A Closer Look: Tanner Hockensmith

Executive director, ALS Association of Iowa

Des Moines native sees high rankings for her California wines

April board appointments

If there is a child in your house, Meredith has the brands for you

Meredith buys more publications

Craft Brew Festival to take place June 22

Local craft beers are the focus of June festival

Fundraising drive kicks off Wednesday for Ankeny Market and Pavilion

Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to arrive on an antique John Deere bike to help "AMP It Up" for a fundraising drive for the proposed $1.5 million Ankeny Market and Pavilion (AMP), located near the head of the High Trestle Trail at First and Southwest Third streets in the city's historic uptown section.

Nominations open for Passport to Prosperity awards

The Iowa International Center is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Passport to Prosperity honor.