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As drought deepens, Iowa farmers pray for rain to cut corn losses, add soybean yield

Des Moines Register: Part or all of 13 Iowa counties are in extreme drought territory, a national report indicated Thursday. All together, 23 counties in west-central Iowa, including Polk, Dallas and Madison in metro Des …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2020
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Free meal sites for next week announced by city, CISS

The city of Des Moines and Central Iowa Shelter and Services announced 13 locations for free meal pickup sites for next week, Aug. 10-14. A full list of locations, pickup times and restaurants is available on …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2020
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FBL Financial reports ‘solid’ second quarter earnings

FBL Financial Group Inc., the West Des Moines-based parent company of Farm Bureau Financial Services, reported net income for the second quarter of 2020 of $26.2 million, or $1.06 per diluted common share, compared to net income …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2020
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Reynolds allocates $26.2 million to K-12 schools and colleges for internet connectivity

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education on Friday announced that $26.2 million is now available to districts, nonpublic schools and colleges and universities, primarily to increase internet connectivity for students for the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2020
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Battle of Bottle Bill grows as moratorium is lifted

When Gov. Kim Reynolds recently extended the public health disaster emergency proclamation, continuing some restrictions on social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic, it did not include a moratorium on customers returning cans and bottles …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Aug 7, 2020
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Midland GIS Solutions acquired by SAM Cos.

Midland GIS Solutions, a large full-service geographic information systems firm serving the Midwest, has been acquired by SAM Cos., an Austin, Texas-based provider of geospatial and construction services, the companies announced. Based in Maryville, Mo., Midland has …
By BPC Staff | Aug 6, 2020
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Iowa Policy Project, Child and Family Policy Center merge

Two established nonpartisan policy organizations on Thursday announced their merger as a new organization, Common Good Iowa, to provide policy analysis and advocacy across a wide spectrum of issues. The new organization will continue to advance equity, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 6, 2020
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American Equity reports second-quarter loss

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. reported a net loss of $253.4 million, or $(2.76) per common share, compared to net income available to common stockholders of $18.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted common share, for second …
By BPC Staff | Aug 6, 2020
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12 Iowa housing projects awarded over $8.9 million in federal tax credits

More than $8.9 million in federal housing tax credits was awarded this week by the Iowa Finance Authority to support the construction of 12 housing projects in 10 communities.

The projects will result in the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 6, 2020
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Linn County Supervisors, mayors urge Reynolds to let them issue local mask mandates

Iowa Public Radio: A coalition of mayors in Linn County are joining with the county’s Board of Supervisors and Board of Health to formally urge Gov. Kim Reynolds to let them issue their own mask …
By BPC Staff | Aug 6, 2020