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Insurer UFG weathers a tough fourth quarter amid rising claims

Corridor Business Journal: It was a tough fourth quarter for UFG Insurance, bringing a consolidated net loss amid rising auto and property claims as well as investment losses. The Cedar Rapids-based insurer last week reported a …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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Noonan to headline ABI conference in Ames

Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan will headline the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Taking Care of Business Conference June 4-6 in Ames. The conference is expected to draw 1,000 business leaders to venues …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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Trump plans a big whack at USDA budget

Successful Farming: The U.S. Agriculture Department faces large spending cuts, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said, and a White House official said President Donald Trump will ask for “one of the largest spending reductions in history” …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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Kurovski to lead political exchange to Philippines, Indonesia

Pleasant Hill Mayor Sara Kurovski will lead an international political exchange to the Philippines and Indonesia on March 13-28 organized by the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL), according to a release. The bipartisan …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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March 7: Coffee & Conversation

Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: This month’s Coffee & Conversation will be held at TigerLily STEM. Come ready to network and share your best technology tips and tricks.
When: 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Where: TigerLily STEM, 5525 Mills …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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Support builds for $22 million plan to fund Future Ready Iowa

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A $22 million plan to fund Gov. Kim Reynolds’ legislative priority of helping Iowans “skill up” to meet the demands of the job market received support from lawmakers and lobbyists Monday. A five-member …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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Critics: MidAmerican-backed bill a blow to solar industry

Energy News Network reports that environmental and solar groups contend a bill backed by MidAmerican Energy Co. and other utilities is intended to make it harder for property owners to install solar arrays. Iowa House Study Bill …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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IowaBio, Cultivation Corridor accepting award nominations

The Iowa Biotechnology Association and Cultivation Corridor will accept nominations for Iowa’s Biotech Leader award through March 15. The award, which honors leadership, innovation and advocacy, will be presented at IowaBio’s Partnering for Growth conference on April …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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Merle Hay Mall acquires shuttered Younkers store with a debt to Polk County

Using a $1.5 million loan from Polk County, the owners of Merle Hay Mall have bought the abandoned Younkers department store from a liquidation company.

The purchase price was $1.5 million, according to Polk County …
By KENT DARR | Feb 26, 2019
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Nebel named executive director of Iowa Board of Medicine

The Iowa Board of Medicine has named Kent Nebel as its executive director. Nebel has been the board’s legal director for nearly 20 years and interim director since July 2018 following the departure of Mark …
By BPC Staff | Feb 25, 2019