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China trade war could cost Winnebago tens of millions of dollars

MarketWatch: Winnebago Industries Inc. says the U.S.-China trade war will have a “material dollar impact” on results, but the recreational-vehicle maker said in some cases its options to deal with the impact are limited or just …
By BPC Staff | Jul 19, 2019
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Des Moines’ proposed zoning code is ‘very regressive’ commission told during public hearing

Numerous adjectives were used Thursday to describe Des Moines’ proposed new zoning code, including “prescriptive,” “overreaching” and “exclusionary.”

“This is a very regressive code,” Dan Knoup, executive officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 19, 2019
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Aug. 8: From Diapers to Dogs: How Disruption Transforms Business

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Innovative benefits and a cultural transformation, including “bring your dog to work day” and infants at work every single day, have caught the attention of media outlets …
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2019
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Heartland Express reports strong 2Q earnings

Corridor Business Journal: Heartland Express today reported 23% higher earnings per share for its second fiscal quarter. North Liberty-based Heartland reported quarterly earnings per share of 27 cents, up from 22 cents in the year-earlier quarter. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2019
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UI Stead Family Hospital begins national search for executive director

A national search for executive director of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is underway, the university announced. The executive search firm WittKieffer has been retained to help with the search. Amy O’Deen …
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2019
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Nelmark named district judge

David Nelmark of Urbandale was named a district judge in Judicial Election District 5C, which includes Polk County. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds made appointment. Nelmark is a lawyer with the firm of Gislason & Hunter …
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2019
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Iowa Restaurant Association names 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality

The Iowa Restaurant Association today released its inaugural 40 “Women to Watch in Hospitality” list. The honorees hail from nearly every segment and function in the industry, from purveyors and entrepreneurs to chefs and business development professionals. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2019
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‘Houses being built today in Des Moines would not be built tomorrow’ local real estate expert says

Panelists at the discussion on housing affordability included (left to right) Karl Eckhart, vice president of intergovernmental affairs for the National Association of Home Builders; Lauren Johnson, director of communications and community outreach for the Polk …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 18, 2019
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House votes to kill Cadillac Tax provision of Obamacare

After two votes to delay the implementation of the ACA’s “Cadillac tax” on high-dollar employer-sponsored health insurance plans, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to kill the provision altogether, BenefitsPro reported. The House on Wednesday approved …
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2019
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Pope names Dubuque’s Joensen as D.M. bishop

Dubuque priest William Joensen has been named to succeed Richard E. Pates as bishop of the Des Moines Diocese of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis appointed Joensen, a 59-year-old Waterloo native who was ordained in …
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2019