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Open house planned to inform public about Waukee’s all-inclusive recreation project

The Waukee Betterment Foundation will host its first “Playing for a Miracle” event from noon to 5 p.m. April 13 at Sportsplex West, 890 S.E. Olson Drive, as a as a way to kick off …

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Tama meatpacking plant bought by National Beef

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: A Tama meatpacking plant is being bought by a Kansas City-based meatpacker. National Beef announced Monday on its website it has bought Tama-based Iowa Premium, pending conditions and a waiting period. Iowa Premium …

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Axne accuses Wells Fargo of cutting Des Moines workers to ship their jobs overseas

Des Moines Register: While Wells Fargo blamed declining workload when it announced hundreds of local layoffs late last year, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne said the company appeared to be shipping American jobs overseas. Axne, D-Iowa, questioned …

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Unemployment payments delayed

A systems processing error led to a delay in unemployment benefits for Iowans. The state is working on the issue. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend said she learned Tuesday that Thursday’s payments would be …

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IEDA, IFA send $2M to Marshalltown for disaster recovery

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance Authority will provide a combined $2 million for Marshalltown’s recovery efforts following last year’s tornado. Commercial and residential properties are eligible for the funding, which is for redevelopment, rehabilitation or …

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Casey’s earnings jump, but revenues short of predictions

Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain reported strong earnings in the third quarter, Iowa Public Radio reported, but Nasdaq reported Casey’s revenues were below consensus predictions. “Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were up over 135 percent to $1.13 …

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MPO to consider Texas contractor to build Des Moines rail transload facility

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is now exploring whether a Texas-based construction company is qualified to build and operate a rail transload facility in Des Moines, after a preferred bidder pulled out of …

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VIDEO: What’s one office trend to watch in 2019

It’s become a season here at the Business Record: The commercial real estate roundtable. Five discussions each focused on a specific sector of the market. We’ll be featuring the conversations and our key takeaways in …

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EPA proposes year-round E15

Des Moines Register: Iowa drivers this summer could start buying E15 — a more budget-friendly gasoline that’s blended with 15 percent ethanol. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday proposed changing federal rules to allow year-round access …

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EMC to sponsor DAM to DSM run

Des Moines-based EMC Insurance Cos. announced it will be the title sponsor of the inaugural DAM to DSM road race, the successor event to the Dam to Dam race that crossed its last finish line …