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Whew. What a year. WorldCom Group, Adelphia Communications Corp., Arthur Andersen LLP, Global Crossing Ltd., Tyco International Ltd., al-Qaeda. Each did its share in contributing to the stock market’s seemingly permanent malaise. Even domesticity maven …

The temptation to spend money is everywhere, and Americans are paying for their inability to resist overspending and their failure to save for the future.

The Consumer Federation of America reported that in 2001 the …

Despite talk of a slowing economy, several Des Moines retailers say sales of big-ticket items are brisk this holiday season. From cruises and football bowl game trips, to diamond rings and luxury cars, Iowans are …

Ken Stone, a professor of economics at Iowa State University, said there is no accurate way to gauge retail sales during the holiday season until retailers report their total sales early next year. But he …

Sylvia Johnson, a single mother of four, is filled with joy when she remembers the day in October when her house was transformed from rundown to remodeled, compliments of employees from Meredith Corp.  

Before then, …

The sleek #19 chair has arrived in the offices of some of Central Iowa’s most powerful and influential decision makers, compliments of Hon Industries’ Allsteel division.  

The office furniture maker, which is polishing itself following …

There was a terrific debate happening last year within the board room of SecureCare, the health-care plan that was owned by more than 400 Central Iowa doctors and Mercy Medical Center.

Though the plan was …

Though Iowa has dozens of public officials who earn more than $100,000, many are earning far less than if they worked in the private sector, according to an economist at Iowa State University.

Peter Orazem, …

Nannette Rodriguez always knew that she had something to say, but she wasn’t always sure how she wanted to say it.

“Originally, my focus was on art,” Rodriguez said. “I took a lot of classes …

  The Triplett Cos, have an inordinate amount of furniture to move when they consolidate their four operations under one roof.

In addition to moving the offices of its 42 employees, the company is also responsible …