Des Moines business titan John Ruan dies at 96
John Ruan, founder of Ruan Transportation Management Services and owner of BTC Financial Corp, dies at 96 after a career shaping Des Moines downtown. A world hunger advocate through the World Food Prize, he led major redevelopment including the Ryan Center and downtown skywalk projects while growing a national trucking firm with 4,700 employees and 48 states. Survived by wife Elizabeth and two sons.
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Orchestra Iowa Delivers Warm Concert at Sinclair Auditorium
Orchestra Iowa under Maestro Tim Hankewich offered a varied program at Sinclair Auditorium featuring Linda Robins Coleman's Lunatics and Lovers, Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A Major with Michael Wayne, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, and Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini. Wayne's play with the clarinet added flair while the orchestra delivered flawless interplay and dramatic peaks.
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Iowa Senator notes bid limits as stimulus funds flow
Senator Matt McCoy cites rising 10 year highway cost indexes and low bids as signs contractors may win despite higher prices. He supports redirecting about 72 million in I-JOBS funds to non transportation public works while exploring bond funding and says stimulus dollars have boosted construction jobs though unemployment remains high. He counties projects like wastewater plants and parking structures await funding and notes end of session momentum.
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Watershed project halts Clear Creek pollution in Iowa town
The 4 year 1.2 million Clear Creek Watershed Enhancement Project under James Martin improves wetlands buffers ponds and other erosion controls across a 66 000 acre area to stop septic pollution from Iown Conroy. Dave Ratliff’s monitoring and a tile line trap exposed the issue leading to lagoon based treatment and local water quality gains.
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Not a health food but chocolate’s health quest continues
Chocolate researchers seek to separate health benefits from calories while keeping flavor. Flavonols in chocolate cause bitterness and sugar-free versions taste chalky. Studies show small intakes may aid blood pressure and cholesterol, but funding and taste remain hurdles. Experts insist chocolate is not a health food.
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Operation Moshtarak Marjah assault turns deadly
The Marjah Nad Ali operation Moshtarak sees U S Afghan and British troops under sporadic fire as civilians die when two rockets from a Himars strike off target. General McChrystal apologizes to President Karzai after 12 civilians killed and one wounded amid efforts to restore security.
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Early Social Security benefits appeal to many boomers
Collins chose to claim at 62, accepting about a 25 percent cut, roughly $250 monthly, since waiting to 66 would delay benefits until his 82nd or 83rd year. He doubts Social Security will remain the same. About 72 percent of boomers may claim early, says Richard Fiesta of the Alliance for Retired Americans, citing the down economy.
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