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NAIC adopts guiding principles on use of AI in insurance industry

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced it has unanimously adopted guiding principles on artificial intelligence that emphasize the importance of accountability, compliance, transparency, and safe, secure and robust outputs. These principles were established to inform and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 21, 2020
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72% of University of Iowa undergrad classes move online for fall

Cedar Rapids Gazette: As a growing number of universities nationally nix plans for in-person learning this semester amid reports of COVID-19 outbreaks and student partying, the University of Iowa has announced that three-fourths of its undergraduate …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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Ballet Des Moines announces virtual fall season

Ballet Des Moines has announced its virtual fall lineup, with organizers saying they are committed to keeping the arts alive in the community. The 2020-21 season includes collaborations with some of Des Moines’ world-class musicians: a world …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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12 school partnerships named to STEM Best program

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has named 12 school-business programs as STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program partners for 2020. The program provides support to school-business partnerships that bring teachers and industry professionals together …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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Habitat for Humanity’s 2020 Women Build kicks off

The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity this month began its 2020 Women Build, which this year honors the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women voting rights. “The women …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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American Airlines halts service at Sioux City, Dubuque

Sioux City Journal: American Airlines will halt service at Sioux Gateway Airport effective Oct. 7, one of 15 markets the airline is cutting due to low demand and the expiration of CARES Act funding. That decision …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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21,000 Alliant customers in Linn County still without power

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Over 21,000 Alliant Energy customers in Linn County were still without power heading into Wednesday night. Its website showed that 21,568 of Alliant’s 97,603 Linn County customers were without power as of 5 …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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Real estate group offering grants to Iowans affected by Aug. 10 storm

The Iowa Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors are partnering to provide grants to Iowans affected by the Aug. 10 derecho storm that devastated parts of the state. The national association has …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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Iowa Utilities Board provides resources following derecho

The Iowa Utilities Board is hosting an online summary of estimated power restoration timelines for Iowa residents who have not been able to reach their utility company for answers, the IUB said this week. Customers affected by …
By BPC Staff | Aug 20, 2020
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Cash flow, storage may challenge farmers in shadow of destructive storm

Above: A Heartland Cooperative grain bin in Cambridge sits crumpled after it was damaged in last week’s storm. Photo by Michael Crumb 

Below: Corn showing significant damage in rural Jasper County. Photo by Emily Blobaum

As farmers …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Aug 20, 2020