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Architect billings remain strong in Midwest; shutdown could weaken demand

Architecture firm billings growth softened in December but remained positive for the 15th consecutive month, according to the American Institute of Architects. A billings index for December registered 50.4, down from 54.7 in November. Any …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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March 30: Cocktails and Cabaret 19

Host: Iowa Stage
About: Iowa Stage’s annual fundraiser will feature heavy appetizers and drinks, and performers of the ISTC Resident Artist Co., with special guests. Help support this award-winning professional theater and learn more about …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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UTC earnings rise on strong sales in fourth quarter of 2018

Corridor Business Journal: United Technologies Corp., the parent company of Collins Aerospace Systems, reported sharply higher sales and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018. Adjusted earnings per share rose 22 percent to $1.95. Net income …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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Pella Corp. plans D.M.-area office

Pella Corp. plans to open an office near Interstate 35/80 and Northwest 86th Street along Northpark Drive, the Des Moines Register reported. Pella officials said the move is an effort to attract applicants in a tight …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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Two Rivers acquires Keokuk branches of Dubuque Bank and Trust

Burlington-based Two Rivers Bank & Trust has entered into an agreement to buy two Dubuque Bank and Trust branch offices in Keokuk operating under the name First Community Bank, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Dubuque Bank and …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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Shutdown continues: 3,100 Polk County families may lose rent assistance in March

Thousands of Central Iowa residents could lose federal rent assistance benefits if the government shutdown extends into March, reports the Des Moines Register. More than 3,100 Polk County families receive federal rent assistance, totaling about $1.3 …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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On the Move: The week of Oct. 22

Jordan Engbers

Pratum

Promoted to chief administrative officer

jordan.engbers@pratum.com


Paul Carpenter

City of Waukee

Hired as code compliance officer

pcarpenter@waukee.org


Rachel Bruns

City of Waukee

Promoted to senior accountant

rbruns@waukee.org


Kathleen Ostring

City of Waukee…
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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On the Move: The week of Oct. 15

Laura Plumb

Lessing-Flynn

Promoted to digital strategist

laura@lessingflynn.com


Crystal Olig

Lessing-Flynn

Hired as digital and media channels director

crystal@lessingflynn.com


Josh Comer

Lessing-Flynn

Hired as video editor

josh@lessingflynn.com


Armando Wagui

Lessing-Flynn

Hired as digital specialist

armando@lessingflynn.com …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019
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Former CMF&Z ad executive Bill Fultz remembered

William “Bill” Fultz, a longtime Des Moines advertising executive who helped launch and influence many ad careers and was an influential community leader, died Tuesday.  

Active in the Des Moines advertising agency scene for more…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 23, 2019
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Cannabidiol treatment may expand in Iowa

Quad-City Times: Medical cannabidiol (known as CBD) may soon become available as a treatment for a certain type of autism in Iowa. The Iowa Board of Medicine will discuss adding “severe, intractable pediatric autism with …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2019