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Iowa stocks continue upward trend in May

The stock market overall had a strong month in May, building from April’s strength. Market volatility continued. COVID-19’s effect on the economy hasn’t gone away but it has slowed, and states are starting to reopen, …

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Des Moines Community Playhouse adds live theater drive-in performances

The Des Moines Community Playhouse added 15 Live Theatre Drive-In performances, after the original announced performances of “Love Letters,” “Rounding Third” and “The Roommate” sold out in five days. Tickets for the added performances are …

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Fidelity National Financial completes acquisition of FGL Holdings

Fidelity National Financial Inc. and FGL Holdings on Monday announced the completed acquisition of FGL Holdings by FNF. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, FNF issued approximately 27 million shares of FNF common stock and paid …

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Prairie Meadows launches mobile app

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is launching its first mobile app, in what casino representatives say is a move to enhance the customer experience. “We’re taking Prairie Meadows to the next level,” Director of Marketing …

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OPINION: ‘American Dream’ drives contracting firm’s success

Many immigrants view small business ownership as the epitome of the American Dream. No one knows this better than Brazil native Perlla Deluca.

“If you have a dream and work hard, the opportunity is here …

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Delivery of message varying, protesters call for action to ensure that black lives matter

A police officer kneels to listen to a protester near Merle Hay mall on Sunday night. See a full photo gallery. Photo by Joe Crimmings

Des Moines, like many cities across the country, has seen both …

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Stone named president of Deere’s construction equipment division

Deere & Co. announced today that its board of directors has elected John Stone as president of Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems, effective July 1. Stone, 50, has been senior vice president of Deere’s Intelligent …

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ACT to set voluntary resignations; future cost-cutting measures loom

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa City-based standardized test company ACT will enact a series of cost-cutting measures, including voluntary resignations, the company said Thursday. Other cost-cutting measures include no pay raises for next year and voluntary hour …

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United Way of Central Iowa updates community goals, announces Live United award recipients during annual celebration

Volunteers from Eat Greater Des Moines unload produce at Vineyard Church. The organization is one of the funded partners of United Way of Central Iowa, which held its annual Live United celebration today. Contributed photo.

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Polk Conservation, Art Week organizers launch Art Adventures treasure hunt in parks

To recognize the upcoming Art Week on June 19-26, Polk County Conservation, the Great Outdoors Foundation, Mainframe Studios and Art Week organizers are partnering to offer a self-guided art treasure hunt to help individuals explore …