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Value of ‘good’ Iowa farmland dropped 1% last year

The value of Iowa farmland dropped 1 percent in the year that ended Jan. 1, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said, with credit conditions worsening in its five-state district. The report is based on …
By BPC Staff | Feb 15, 2019
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Harkin Institute to get new home

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement plans to move into an $8 million, 16,000-square-foot building at 28th Street and University Avenue.

The project in cooperation with Drake University will offer more space …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 15, 2019
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VIDEO: Power Breakfast series: How they built it – Full

Some of Central Iowa’s most successful entrepreneurs and leaders shared lessons from their greatest triumphs and biggest setbacks during Thursday’s Power Breakfast. 

Panelists include:
Chris Nelson, president and CEO, Kemin Industries.
Tiffany Johnson, co-founder and …
By BPC Staff | Feb 14, 2019
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Revenue department seeks comments on proposed online sales tax rules

The Iowa Department of Revenue has filed proposed rules to implement sales tax collection requirements for remote sellers and marketplace facilitators. Under the provisions of Senate File 2417 enacted in 2018, online sellers from outside the state …
By BPC Staff | Feb 14, 2019
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Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation receives $100K donation

The Des Moines Women’s Club has given the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation $100,000 for its capital campaign. The Club has met at the site since 1907. In October, Hoyt Sherman Place announced a $3.5 million …
By BPC Staff | Feb 14, 2019
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March 7: 2019 Ag Conference

Host: NACM Heartland 
About: NACM Heartland is bringing two experts to its annual conference to provide their insights for the coming season. Matt Fluegge has been with WorldPay, a global leader in payments processing technology …
By BPC Staff | Feb 14, 2019
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Ames startup to hire 300

A software company in Ames plans to add 300 jobs that pay at least $100,000 each, KCCI reported. The company is seeking $2 million in taxpayer assistance from the state The cloud-based software company works with Fortune …
By BPC Staff | Feb 14, 2019
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Alliant CEO Kampling to retire, Larsen promoted

Alliant Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patricia Kampling will retire July 1, the company reported. Kampling has been with Alliant Energy since 2005 and has served as chairman and CEO since 2012. Alliant Energy President …
By BPC Staff | Feb 14, 2019
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Bravo announces new internship partnership

Bravo Greater Des Moines has announced a five-year partnership with Americans for the Arts in the Diversity in Arts Leadership Internship. The program for undergraduate students in any field promotes career development and learning in the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 14, 2019
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Terrill a young architect of the year

Jessica Terrill, an architect with Substance Architecture, is a recipient of the American Institute of Architects’ 2019 Young Architects Award, according to a release. The award recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 14, 2019