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Iowa ethanol producers hoping for expanded exports to Mexico

Radio Iowa: Iowa ethanol producers are hosting a delegation from Mexico this month. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the group is involved in retail fuel sales in Mexico, which began allowing fuel with a …
By BPC Staff | Jul 5, 2019
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Parents sue state of Iowa over lack of proper mental health care after death of son

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The parents of a 21-year-old Marion man who died by suicide in 2015 are suing the state of Iowa, claiming employees at Iowa State University were negligent in the mental health services …
By BPC Staff | Jul 5, 2019
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Community Foundation awards Leadership Grants

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded two $25,000 Leadership Grants to back projects that meet community needs. 

Awarded through the Better Together Fund, the grants this will support: 

— By Degrees Foundation. Formerly …
By BPC Staff | Jul 5, 2019
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Ames start-up AgCertain acquires KemX in Boone

Ames Tribune: AgCertain Industries, Inc. made its first big investment in Iowa since establishing its headquarters in Ames, through its acquisition of KemX in Boone. The food, agricultural and bio-based product development, manufacturing and marketing company, …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019
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Vaughan joins West Bank, West Bancorporation boards

West Bank announced that Therese (Terri) Vaughan has joined the boards of West Bancorporation Inc. and West Bank, which are based in West Des Moines. Vaughan, currently an executive in residence at Drake University, was …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – Who’s in the July 5 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the July 5 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019
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Disaster declarations expanded to more Iowa counties

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has made additional assistance available to public entities and nonprofits impacted by severe weather between March 12 and June 15, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office announced. Floyd, Keokuk, and Wapello counties …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019
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IDALS receives $1.15 million grant from EPA for six wetland projects

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been selected for a $1.15 million cooperative agreement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Gulf of Mexico Program. The funding will be used to install …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019
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ISU’s Segner wins Emerging Artist award

The Des Moines Arts Festival’s annual awards included Iowa State University graduate Anna Segner for the  Leysens Family Best of Emerging Artist.

Mixed media artist Amanda Outcalt of Norfolk, Va., won Best of Show for the second year in …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 3, 2019
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Bayer supports YMCA STEM program

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines has received a $10,000 grant from Bayer Fund to provide STEM instruction as part of its Summer Learning Loss Prevention program for elementary age children who are performing below …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019