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Kwik Star opening new store in Ankeny, expanding into D.M. metro area

Des Moines Register: Ankeny residents will be able to chow down on some corn dogs, cheese nuggets and hamburgers once Kwik Star opens in town this summer. The convenience store chain based out of La Crosse, …

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Blender pump program extended

State lawmakers have voted to extend a $3 million program that provides cost-share grants to Iowa retailers wishing to upgrade their fuel systems to offer a variety of ethanol and biodiesel blends, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association …

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FDA launches campaign encouraging proper disposal of prescription opioids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a new education campaign to help Americans understand the important role they play in removing and properly disposing of unused prescription opioids from their homes. The Remove the …

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Workers’ Memorial Day service to be held Monday at Capitol

Iowans will gather to pay tribute to those Iowans who lost their lives in 2018 while on the job at the annual Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at 11 a.m. The ceremony, which is …

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Trees Forever partnership to employ, mentor D.M. youth in five-year tree-planting project

The city of Des Moines, Microsoft, Wright Tree Service and Wright Outdoor Solutions are investing in a new Trees Forever youth employment program called Growing Futures. Through Growing Futures, Trees Forever will employ and mentor …

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Deere to pay $1M for Cedar Falls air quality violations

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $1 million for violating air quality standards over a 12- to- 13-year period at its diesel-engine testing center in Cedar Falls. Deere officials say that the …

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University of Iowa pays a portion to Modern Piping, withholds most of award

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The University of Iowa this week satisfied another portion of a $21.5 million award judges have ordered it to pay a Cedar Rapids contractor, and UI President Bruce Harreld apologized for being part …

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ADM considers ethanol spinoff as first-quarter profit falls on severe weather

Reuters: Archer Daniels Midland Co. today said it was considering spinning off its ethanol business after slim biofuel margins and Midwestern floods slammed the grain merchant’s profit, which tumbled 41% in the first quarter. ADM said …

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Principal reports first-quarter earnings, announces dividend

Principal Financial Group on Thursday reported net income for the first quarter of $429.9 million, compared with $397.1 million for first quarter 2018. Net income per diluted share of $1.53 for first quarter 2019 compares with $1.36 …

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ISU alum Easterling named engineering dean

W. Samuel Easterling, an engineering professor and department head from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has been named the next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Engineering at Iowa State University. Easterling, …