Des Moines mayor attending climate summit in Egypt

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, as president of the Global Executive Committee of Local Governments for Sustainability and a trustee with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, will attend the 27th United National Climate Change conference …

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Illinois seed company to expand to Ames

An Illinois-based seed company has announced plans to expand its operation to Ames. In a news release, Wyffels Hybrids announced it would build a new facility on about 150 acres near Interstate Highway 35 and …

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Ruan acquires Michigan transportation company

Ruan Transportation Management Systems has acquired Michigan-based National Truck Brothers Inc. in a deal announced on Oct. 28. According to a news release, National Truck Brothers will continue to operate as an independent member of …

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Jack Trice 100-Year Commemoration is Nov. 4

An Iowa State University committee is inviting the public to the opening ceremony for the Jack Trice 100-Year Commemoration. Trice was an Iowa State College football player who became the first African American athlete for …

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