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Per Mar Security acquires Wisconsin-based security company

Davenport-based Per Mar Security Services has acquired All Channel Electronics based in Madison, Wis., the Corridor Business Journal reported. Rich and Pat Gmeinder, owners of All Channel Electronics, are retiring, and All Channel Electronics’ employees will be …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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Health nonprofit EveryStep seeks reform on MCOs, worker shortages

EveryStep, one of Iowa’s largest nonprofit health organizations, will hold a Day on the Hill on Wednesday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Capitol rotunda to advocate for legislative reform related to Medicaid Managed …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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Feb. 2: 14th Annual Bravo Awards Gala

Host: Bravo Greater Des Moines 
About: The Bravo Awards Gala is the perfect showcase for the work Bravo does year-round. Through investments made by 17 local communities, Bravo provides a competitive and reliable source of …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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Large number of feeding operations in western Iowa increases nitrate in streams

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Landowners in two western Iowa watersheds are applying nitrogen fertilizer — in the forms of commercial fertilizer and livestock manure — at more than double the recommended rate, causing higher nitrate levels in …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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Looking to boost bioscience industry, governor eyes university partnership

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Gov. Kim Reynolds has recommended that the state adopt a budget that allots $2 million toward the creation of a collaborative center for researchers and agricultural business this week. If the funding makes …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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Variety named 2018 Charity of the Year by PGA Tour Champions

PGA Tour Champions has selected Variety — the Children’s Charity of Iowa as its 2018 Charity of the Year. Variety, which is an official tournament charity partner of the Principal Charity Classic, will receive a $30,000 donation …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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DMARC to add four more mobile pantry locations

The DMARC Mobile Food Pantry is adding four new mobile pantry partner locations throughout Greater Des Moines, beginning the week of Jan. 21. “We’re very excited to expand the reach of the DMARC Mobile Food …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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FAA looks into new tower at Des Moines airport

The Federal Aviation Administration has begun what usually is a five- to 10-year process that could end with Des Moines International Airport getting a new flight control tower, or an overhaul of the current one. …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019
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Analysis: Women are working, but female breadwinners are few

Despite the growing number of women in the workforce, a new analysis shows that due to the gender pay gap, in most major U.S. cities, women are still not claiming the title of breadwinner in …
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Jan 21, 2019
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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 1-21-19

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Kim Reynolds made history in November as Iowa’s first elected female governor. And as a new legislative session began Jan. 14, she has a cadre of female staffers at her side. Des Moines Register

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By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2019