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Four ‘Heroes of the Heartland’ recognized by Red Cross

The Iowa Region of the American Red Cross, along with title sponsor Nationwide, will recognize four Iowans as the 2019 Heroes of the Heartland. They are Jake Siggins of Lisbon, Cass Weitl of Templeton, Nate Thayer of …
By BPC Staff | Mar 15, 2019
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Solarize Waukee initiative announced

The city of Waukee, the Nature Conservancy in Iowa, Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association are announcing Solarize Waukee, a new bulk solar group purchase program for businesses and residents anywhere …
By BPC Staff | Mar 15, 2019
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Nominations open for Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute’s leadership awards

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards, to be presented at the Leadership Institute Honors luncheon on May 15. Leadership Institute alumni and community members are asked …
By BPC Staff | Mar 15, 2019
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Water Works’ Stowe has aggressive form of cancer

Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Bill Stowe has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form of cancer [that] provides very few options for treatment,” he said in a letter to the utility’s board …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 15, 2019
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Business Record hiring: Senior Staff Writer

Date Posted March 15, 2019 Industries Newspapers / Wires, Magazines / Publishing Specialty Business/Technology Job Status Full-time Salary Negotiable Website http://www.businessrecord.com Description:

The Business Record seeks a senior staff writer with an interest in covering …
By CHRIS CONETZKEY | Mar 15, 2019
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Wrong number won’t solve abundant potholes in Des Moines


BY KATE HAYDEN: There is a phone number where city complaints about potholes go to die, and it is insurance agent Josh Lafferty’s cellphone number, reports the Des Moines Register. This is a story to remind…
By KATE HAYDEN | Mar 14, 2019
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AARP unveils nationwide campaign seeking lower drug prices


AARP has launched a nationwide campaign, Stop Rx Greed, aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. As part of the campaign, the senior advocacy group conducted a national survey of likely voters age 50 and older in which …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 14, 2019
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Meredith teams up with Fear Free to launch Happy Paws magazine?


Meredith Corp. and Fear Free LLC, a veterinary, pet professional and pet owner education company, have partnered to introduce Happy Paws magazine. Written by veterinary and pet professional experts, including board-certified veterinary behaviorists, Happy Paws will assist …
By BPC Staff | Mar 14, 2019
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Land specialists report 3% drop in Iowa farmland values

The average value of Iowa farmland has dropped 2.7 percent over the last year, according to a survey of specialists in farm and land sales, management, development and appraisal. Values varied by crop reporting district, with a …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 14, 2019
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Short-term health insurance plans draw federal, state investigations

Three congressional committees launched an investigation Wednesday into a dozen health insurers’ “concerning practices” related to their offerings of short-term, limited-duration insurance health care plans.

The troubling practices include denying coverage and misleading customers, according…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Mar 14, 2019