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‘Logan’s Law’ expands organ donation opportunities for Iowans

The Iowa Donor Network and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources have launched a new organ, eye and tissue donor registry that will enable Iowans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors when they …

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EMC purchase of public shares gains support of proxy advisory firms

EMC Insurance Group Inc.’s proposal to take the company private now has the backing of two independent proxy advisory firms, the Des Moines-based insurer announced. Last week, a leading independent proxy advisory firm, Glass Lewis & …

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Casey’s tops earnings predictions by 12.7%

Casey’s General Stores posted first-quarter earnings of $2.31 per share, 12.68% above the Zacks consensus estimate, Yahoo Finance reported. That marked the fourth straight quarter the convenience store chain topped earnings estimates. Earnings for the same quarter …

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Grinnell to add Zipcar service

Grinnell College and Zipcar are bringing the car-sharing network to campus and the rest of town. 

Zipcar is popular among people who don’t want to own a car, but need one for occasional trips. 

Grinnell College sees the …

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ISU Foundation reaches 80% of $1.5B ‘Forever True’ goal

Iowa State University’s multiyear fundraising campaign, “Forever True, For Iowa State,” has raised $1.2 billion, which is 80% of its goal of raising $1.5 billion by 2021. During the 2019 ?scal year, which ended June 30, the …

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Maytag names Boelens CEO

Donald Boelens has been named CEO of Maytag Dairy Farms. He previously was chief financial officer and later CEO of Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative in Iowa, CFO of Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative in …

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Waukee Mayor Peard won’t seek reelection

Waukee Mayor Bill Peard today announced he won’t seek reelection. “At the end of this year, I will step aside as Mayor. After much conversation with my family, we determined it is time to pass …

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Le Mars-based Wells buys low-calorie Halo Top brand of ice cream

Sioux City Journal: Wells Enterprises Inc. has signed a purchase agreement with Eden Creamery LLC to acquire Halo Top, a low-calorie brand of ice cream. Terms were not disclosed. The deal follows last week’s announcement by …

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Jefferson draws a crowd at Rural Forge opening

Jefferson, a small community just shy of 5,000 residents, drew some big names at the latest business opening on Saturday. 

More than 500 people turned out to the grand opening of the Pillar Rural Forge, …

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Oct. 24: Cake Gala

Host: Beacon of Life
About: Enjoy dinner and a silent auction of unique items paired with beautifully crafted cakes donated by the city’s finest professional and amateur sweet treat artists. Beacon of Life’s mission is …