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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 …

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March 7: “First Man” Annual Dinner

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Hear firsthand from “First Man” author James Hansen as he shares behind-the-scenes secrets of American icon Neil Armstrong at our Annual Dinner. “First Man,” a movie starring …

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U.S. wins WTO case against China on grain prices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that a World Trade Organization panel found that China skewed commodities trading by providing excessive government support to grain producers. 

China’s market price support policy artificially raises Chinese prices …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the March 1 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the March 1 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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Koopmans joins Belin McCormick

Ryan Koopmans, former chief of staff to Gov. Kim Reynolds, has joined Belin McCormick PC, where he will focus on appellate and complex trial litigation and regulatory practice, according to a release. Koopmans joined the …

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FBL Financial increases dividend, declares special cash dividend

West Des Moines-based FBL Financial Group Inc. announced a 4.3 percent increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 48 cents per share, and a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share. The special cash dividend, payable on …

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FGL Holdings reports fourth-quarter loss

FGL Holdings, the parent company of Des Moines-based Fidelity & Guaranty Life, on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $156 million, or 70 cents per share. The loss was driven by “mark to market volatility …

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Iowa Senate Republicans propose status quo state budget

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa Senate Republicans are proposing a status quo $7.6 billion budget for the coming state budget year, although they say their spending plan increases by roughly $250 million because of expenses that come …

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March 6: Research & Outreach: Influencer Marketing Tactics That Work

Host: AMA Iowa
About: At this luncheon, you’ll learn to use social media to increase your reach and rankings.
Key takeaways:
– Find the 1 percent of internet users who make the biggest difference in …

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Government shutdown little noticed by architects

Architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous 12 months, the American Institute of Architects said. Billings provide an indication of future construction activity. The index registered 55.3 …