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Hubbell steps down as Hubbell Realty’s chairman; Ingham named new chairman

                              Jim Hubbell III, on the left, has stepped down as Hubbell Realty Co.’s board of directors chairman. Fred Ingham, right,…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 14, 2019
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Dow rattled by recession fears

It’s been an up and down week for the stock market, with new signs of recession sending Dow futures reeling by as much as 410 points before today’s session started. 

Economists reacted to bond yields …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 14, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: How hobbies can improve your happiness, productivity at work

“Work-life balance” is a term that’s increasingly thrown around the workplace, and for good reason. This Fast Company article discusses how having hobbies provides happiness and increases productivity, thus hopefully decreasing worker burnout. According to the article, …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Aug 13, 2019
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Transamerica’s Dutch parent Aegon names new CEO

Less than three months after reappointing Alex Wynaendts to a new four-year term as chief executive officer, Netherlands-based international life and pension group Aegon NV said he is to be replaced by Lard Friese, CEO …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2019
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Johnson to lead rights commission

Gov. Kim Reynolds nominated Administrative Law Judge Elizabeth Johnson of Iowa Workforce Development as executive director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Johnson, who previously was a staff member at the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2019
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Airport traffic up 7.6% in July

Des Moines International Airport drew 268,961 passengers in July, up 7.6% from the same month last year. Allegiant Air posted the biggest percentage increase at 23.5%. Year to date, the passenger count is up 8.2% …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2019
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Des Moines airport adds nonstop flight to Sarasota

Allegiant Air plans seasonal nonstop flights between Des Moines International Airport and Sarasota, Fla., beginning Nov. 23. The flights will be twice a week. The Des Moines airport now offers 22 nonstop routes. Allegiant serves …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2019
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Study: Two-year degree holders more financially vulnerable

Early-career millennials with two-year degrees are more financially vulnerable by age 30 than their peers with four-year degrees, according to a new study conducted by the National Endowment for Financial Education. 

While lack of affordable …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 13, 2019
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Central College launches women’s leadership conference

Central College in Pella announced it will host a new event, “Leadership for the Common Good: Women’s Leadership Conference,” later this month. The three-day conference will provide opportunities for juniors at Central to meet with regional female …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2019
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Corn production forecast a mixed bag, USDA says

The August report on world agricultural supply by the United States Department of Agriculture shows corn production in Iowa is up 26 million bushels from July, but yields are expected to be below levels from …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2019
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