It’s true.  Iowa’s Governor Chet Culver is considering slimming the workweek in Iowa to a 4 day work week.  Specifically, Culver will first be trying to implement a 4 hour day workweek for government employees.  This strategy was originally brought into play in Utah, where starting next month – government employees will be open 4 days [...]

More jobs for Iowa! That’s the news from Microsoft as they announced they’ll be building their next data center in Des Moines
The project is expected to cost $550 million and employ 100 high tech workers. The (specific) location has not been determined yet and Microsoft has declined to comment on the project at [...]

It’s my responsibility to share with you the news that really matters.. and this.. yea, this is a big deal. I can’t even say that without smiling.
According to Forbes Magazine, Des Moines has the cleanest drinking water in the country…(Pause for reaction)… Yea, sort of took me by surprise too!
Ok, so what does [...]

It was announced yesterday by Kiplinger in their ‘2008 Best Cities’ issue. Des Moines ranked number 9 in the best cities to live, work and play. They name off the top 10 spots and Des Moines just made the short list.
Are you surprised? I’m not. Des Moines rocks. It’s [...]

Dogs.  I love them.  They have nothing to do with mortgages, but since I love them – I’m going to tell you about the city of Urbandale’s proposal.  Since Urbandale is a part of the greater Des Moines area, this is good stuff to know.  I grew up in Urbandale and love the community.  Ok, [...]