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Lift IOWA – Women In The News: 11-04-19

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Voters heading to Des Moines-area polls Tuesday will see more women on the ballot than during the city elections two years ago. Des Moines Register

The University of Iowa on Tuesday named its interim Dean…
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2019
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On The Rise: 11-4-19

Lindsay Fett (pictured)
Broadlawns Medical Center
Promoted to human resources manager
Des Moines

Stacey Myers
Visionary
Promoted to project manager
Des Moines

Amanda Clough
Community State Bank
Promoted to regional client service associate manager
Linn …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2019
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Nov. 14: Great Business Leaders Lead with Integrity & Ethics

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: The mega-rich and world-famous Jim Carrey recently said, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2019
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Iowa finishes among 10 worst tax climates in new index

Corridor Business Journal: Iowa finished near the bottom in the Tax Foundation’s latest State Business Tax Climate Index , an annual measure of how well states structure their tax systems. The Hawkeye State is the nation’s …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2019
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State medical marijuana board to consider PTSD, Alzheimer’s as treatable conditions

The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board is considering changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including more qualifying conditions and a recommendation to remove the 3% THC cap and replace it with a purchase limit, reports the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2019
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MercyOne accountable care programs release savings, quality data

MercyOne, the Iowa-based regional health system that includes MercyOne-Des Moines, announced it reduced the cost of care by more than $10.3 million for Medicare-enrolled patients in 2018, and provided $5.2 million in payments through the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2019
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Iowa leading indicators rise

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 107.0 in September from 106.9 in August. The scale is based on a score of 100 in 1999. September marked the third month in the past four that the index …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2019
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Signs point to retail giant Amazon opening a delivery station in Grimes

An architect’s rendering of the 110,000-square-foot distribution warehouse in Grimes owned by Hubbell Realty Co. An industry expert believes Amazon.com has leased the space for its delivery stations. Rendering by SVPA Architects.

Amazon.com is hiring logistics …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Nov 1, 2019
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Ames residents call for arts spending

City budget hearings often bring out people who call for more spending on fixing streets, improving parks or adding affordable housing. At a budget hearing this week, Ames residents and a chamber of commerce official …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2019
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IEDA opens applications for block grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will open an early round of Community Development Block Grant applications covering $1.6 million in a community facilities fund. The competitive grants go to cities and counties for a variety …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2019