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EPA allows year-round E15

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 28 issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline nationwide during the summer driving season. E15 is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol and is typically …

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Mercy College of Health Sciences launching new nursing degree

Des Moines-based Mercy College of Health Sciences is starting a new Master of Science in Nursing – Education degree in the fall. As the demand for skilled, compassionate nurses continues to rise, so does the …

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Documents reveal possible conversion of downtown Wells Fargo buildings

A rendering included in a pre-application for the Wells Fargo building at 206 Eighth St. filed by Invision Architecture shows the proposed reuse of the building by an unnamed prospective buyer. Source: Pre-application submitted to…
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Des Moines hosts hundreds for Academic Decathlon National Finals

For the first time in 35 years, the U.S. Academic Decathlon National Finals will be in Des Moines. The competition will run from May 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center. Catch Des Moines has announced …

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Pleasant Hill hires new library director

Alex Coggeshell

Alex Coggeshell has been hired as library director by the city of Pleasant Hill. Coggeshell replaces John Lerdal, who retired earlier this year after serving 34 years as the community’s library director. Coggeshell …

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Bankers Trust names new CFO

Brett Hartema

Bankers Trust has hired Brett Hartema as its next chief financial officer, succeeding Kip Albertson, who is retiring from the role on Wednesday.

Albertson was honored as the Business Record’s 2025 Deloitte CFO …

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Ag research foundation, Ames startup developing avian influenza vaccine for cows

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Genvax Technologies, an animal vaccine startup located in Ames, are investing $278,163 into a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research grant to develop an avian influenza vaccine for …

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Young Women’s Resource Center and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale team up for fundraiser

YWRC and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale announced a new partnership to revive a 60-year community book sale fundraiser. Planned Parenthood used to run the book sale before it was taken over by Altoona’s Caring Hands …

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Drake opens new Johansen Student Center

The original fireplace and sitting room in Morehouse Hall have been revitalized into a student lounge now called the Ruan Living Room. Photo courtesy Drake University

Drake University has opened its new Johansen Student Center, …

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IBEV acquisition to be complete June 30

KEG 1 Iowa has acquired Iowa Beverage Systems. “The Fleck family has been proud to serve and grow in eastern Iowa for 70 years with great products, good jobs, community involvement, and too many friends …