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NewLink’s Ebola vaccine receives positive recommendation by EU committee

NewLink Genetics Corp. announced that the European Medicines Agency Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has adopted a positive opinion recommending a conditional marketing authorization for the company’s investigational V920 Ebola Zaire vaccine, which …
By BPC Staff | Oct 23, 2019
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Iowa State’s design programs ranked among the nation’s best

Iowa State University’s landscape architecture, interior design and architecture programs are ranked among the top 25 in the United States, according to the latest survey of practitioners by DesignIntelligence. The survey ranked Iowa State’s undergraduate …
By BPC Staff | Oct 23, 2019
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Coldwell Banker adds commercial division

Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors has expanded into the commercial real estate arena, joining the Coldwell Banker Commercial network as Coldwell Banker Commercial Mid-America, the company announced this week. In addition, Brad Long, a longtime Des Moines-area …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 23, 2019
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It’s an exciting time for Iowa startups, and for the corporations who embrace them

Last week, entrepreneurs and investors from across the U.S. converged on Des Moines to celebrate Insurtech Week, a time to network and swap best practices related to insurance technology. This event — and others like…
By Tej Dhawan | Oct 23, 2019
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NOTEBOOK: Mural planned for proposed downtown Des Moines building

The view from Court Avenue looking northwest at the proposed five-story commercial building, part of Justin Mandelbaum’s the Fifth development, with the mural on the east facade. Architect rendering by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Much of what …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 23, 2019
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Texas Roadhouse planned for West Des Moines

Architectural rendering submitted to the city of West Des Moines for a planned Texas Roadhouse at 6378 Mills Civic Parkway.

Texas Roadhouse, a popular steakhouse chain based in Kentucky, plans to build a 7,100-square-foot restaurant at …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 23, 2019
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Simpson announces $25 million fundraising campaign

Simpson College kicked off the public phase of its $25 million fundraising campaign on Saturday. Funds raised through “Imagine the Impact: A Campaign for Simpson College” will be used for renovating Dunn Library and Carver Science Hall, …
By BPC Staff | Oct 22, 2019
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Meredith Corp. sells Money brand

Meredith Corp. announced today it has closed on the sale of the Money brand to Ad Practitioners LLC, a portfolio of digital brands that includes ConsumersAdvocate.org. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The sale …
By BPC Staff | Oct 22, 2019
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$5 million gift by Drake alum to benefit rural issues, Drake athletics

A seven-figure gift from a prominent Des Moines couple to Drake University will help address critical issues facing rural America as well as provide a big boost for Drake’s athletic programs. 

Retired DuPont Pioneer President …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 22, 2019
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$6.7 million price tag for Project Bluejay land, records show

Ryan Companies US Inc. bought 169 acres in Bondurant recently. The site is where a 780,000-square-foot warehouse/distribution/fulfillment center is planned. Google map.

Ryan Companies US Inc. paid 14 Bondurant landowners more than $6.7 million for 169 …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 22, 2019