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A second railroad union votes down Biden’s tentative agreement
NPR: A second railroad union voted Wednesday against ratifying the tentative agreement brokered between the railroad managers, unions and members of President Joe Biden’s administration. The move increases the possibility of a strike in November that could …
Read MoreDeere, Iowa State University partner on sustainable solutions
Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: John Deere is partnering with Iowa State University to test methods of sustainable farming, the company announced Wednesday. Through the strategic partnership, Moline, Ill.-based Deere & Co. and ISU will establish …
Read MorePartnership plans events for Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host several entrepreneurship-focused events during Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is Nov. 14-20. “Small business owners and entrepreneurs drive innovation and build companies that create vibrancy in our community. Entrepreneurship happens …
Pleasant Hill hires economic development specialist
Jalatama Omar has been hired by the cityof Pleasant Hill as an economic development specialist, the city announced. Omar will assist the city in planning, executing and communicating Pleasant Hill’s economic development strategy, according to …
Read MoreAlbaugh LLC donates $2 million to food bank building addition
Dennis (in middle) and Susan (pink jacket) Albaugh, their family members and Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book (blue jacket) with an oversized check that shows the $2 million gift Albaugh LLC gave to …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week ending October 23
Scott Roskilly
F&G
Hired as senior data analyst
scott.roskilly@fglife.com
Sadie Hof
F&G
Hired as invoice coordinator/associate finance analyst
sadie.hof@fglife.com
Josh Dicken
F&G
Hired as senior financial reporting accountant – close
josh.dicken@fglife.com
Jose …
Read MoreONE GOOD READ: Meet 3 midsize brands whose results punch above their weight
Fast Company: You don’t have to be one of the world’s largest companies to make an outsized impact. That’s been proved time and again by midsize companies worldwide, and is especially evident for the Brands …
Read MoreNavigator asks regulators to approve condemnation powers for its CO2 pipeline
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Navigator Heartland Greenway this week became the second developer of a carbon dioxide sequestration pipeline to ask Iowa regulators to allow it to use eminent domain to force landowners to sell it easements …
Read MoreUSDA announces another $759 million of grants and loans for rural internet
Iowa Capital Dispatch: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding grants and loans that total about $759 million to 49 high-speed internet projects in 24 states and in other territories, the department announced today. The total …
Read MoreCourt Avenue nightclub’s liquor license suspended
Operators of Shag’s, a nightclub in downtown Des Moines’ Court Avenue district, must begin a 14-day suspension of the bar’s liquor license by Dec. 1, according to information provided by the city of Des Moines’ …
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