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Prime Pleasant Hill development area eyes Burger King

Nearly 6 acres of prime real estate that has sat unused on a busy section of Iowa Highway 163/East University Avenue in Pleasant Hill could soon see development activity. 

The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission …

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U.S. corn crop could be smallest since 2012 drought

Analysts say corn plantings will total 86.7 million to 87 million acres after a rainy and cold spring, a 6% downturn in plantings that could mean the smallest harvest since drought shriveled fields in 2012, reports …

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Kum & Go to transition 2,000 workers to full-time jobs with benefits

In a move addressing the tight labor market, Kum & Go plans to shift 2,000 of its part-time positions to full-time jobs, making employees eligible for an enhanced benefits package that includes health insurance, a …

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Iowa Business Council members expect strong finish to 2019

The Iowa Business Council’s quarterly survey of members found that most expect a strong economy and solid growth over the second half of this year. 

Overall, the index dipped a bit, to 63.75 from 65.5. Measures of …

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Will property taxes in Des Moines continue to decline?

The Des Moines City Council voted to lower the property tax rate days after voters in March approved the 1-cent local option sales tax. Whether Des Moines property owners will see even lower property tax rates …

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Lift IOWA: Events to note this month

July 9: How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace 
Host: CREW Iowa
About: Sharon Krohn, a certified leadership and career coach and executive search consultant from Chicago, will explain what emotional intelligence is and …

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Guest opinion: Be your own best advocate

By Kirsten Anderson | Founder, Equitas Solutions 

I want every woman to try on the title “Advocate” for a little while to see how they feel. I predict it will be a positive, empowering experience. I …

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Guest opinion: Leading with love

By Angela M. Jackson | Owner, The Great Frame Up  

Great leaders lead with love because the ability to see the big picture and encourage others to do their best is really a gift.

It is …

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Guest opinion: The retirement savings gap and how women can get ahead

By Jenny Carter | Vice president, associate managing director – Retirement Plan Services at Bankers Trust

Women know the importance of juggling obligations and priorities, including work, being a spouse, caring for kids or elders, and spending …

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Dietz elected chair of ABI board of directors

Cindy Dietz, associate director for state government relations with Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board of directors for the 2019 fiscal year, which …