February 18, 2010 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines John Ruan, one of Des Moines' most prominent entrepreneurs, passed away last Saturday at the age of 96. John was an example to everyone in our community's creative class of the heights of success that can be reached as an entrepreneur and an innovator. John's entrepreneurial story began at the age of 17 when he took a risk, sold one of his family cars, bought a truck and began what we know read more