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March 4-8: ciWeek 10

Host: Des Moines Area Community College
About: The annual ciWeek (Celebrate! Innovation Week) gives students and the community opportunities to interact with people (some famous, all inspired) who have dreamed, created, and accomplished. During this …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2019
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MercyOne Children’s Hospital achieves low mortality rate for cardiovascular surgery

The Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Program at MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines has achieved a mortality rate of 1 percent, which is about one-third of the national average. The rate, calculated by the Society of …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2019
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Capital campaign begins for regional cancer center in Carroll

The St. Anthony Foundation has announced a $7 million capital campaign for a new regional cancer center in Carroll that will serve hundreds of residents each year in west-central Iowa. The capital campaign will fund …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2019
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IEDA sets workshops for Main Street Iowa program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will host regional workshops in April for communities interested in applying for Main Street Iowa program designation in 2019. Communities wanting to apply for the designation …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2019
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Reynolds announces summit connecting workforce, STEM and workplace partnerships

The 2019 Future Ready Iowa Summit, titled “STEM Education and Workplace Partnerships,” takes place April 30 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday. The event is hosted by the …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2019
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Deere names May president and chief operating officer; announces executive promotions

Deere & Co. announced this morning that its board of directors has elected John May as president and chief operating officer, effective April 1. May, 49, has worked for the manufacturer for 22 years and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 1, 2019
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Iowa trucking industry pays $561 million in taxes

The Iowa trucking industry pays more than $561 million in federal and state roadway taxes, a new report notes. The Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation and the American Transportation Research Institute said the $16,000 per rig …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2019
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African-Americans face increased risk for Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Iowa Chapter is marking Black History Month by raising awareness for African-Americans about their increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. “While African-Americans are more likely to develop Alzheimer‘s disease …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2019
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Carver Trust donates $3.5 million to ISU for biomolecular technology

The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust of Muscatine has committed more than $3.5 million to transform biomolecular research at Iowa State University, making it a leader in advanced electron microscopy technology, the ISU Foundation announced. The grant …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2019
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University of Iowa Community Credit Union picks new name following state law change

Des Moines Register: University of Iowa Community Credit Union has selected a new name after state legislators compelled the state’s largest credit union to abandon its longtime flag. The North Liberty-based credit union announced Wednesday that …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2019