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EPA offers grants to improve diesel fleets

Iowa state, local and tribal agencies and qualifying nonprofits may apply for part of a $1.5 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant pool for projects aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines. Diesel-powered engines move …

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Eat Greater Des Moines will use $110,000 gift to expand food recovery efforts

The Partnership for a Hunger Free Polk County recently donated $110,000 to Eat Greater Des Moines to expand its food recovery programming in the metro area. The gift will enable the collection of more edible food that …

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Jan. 11, 2019: First Friday Series with the Iowa Center: Featuring Rite Perea

Host: First Friday Series 
About: On the first Friday of every month, join us to hear the savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs of Des Moines share their stories. In a laid-back environment, you’ll catch …

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Meadows to manage public relations for Meyocks — and let’s say the name right

Meyocks, a West Des Moines-based branding and marketing agency, has hired Lynn Meadows as manager of public relations. She’ll be responsible for developing earned media strategies and campaigns for clients. Meadows most recently worked as a …

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Grassley sees farm bill pros and cons

Successful Farming: After playing a key role in development of the 2018 farm bill, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley voted “no” in the final tally. For the past three farm bills, Grassley has advocated for caps on …

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All part of a plan, RDG makes changes at the top

Justin Platts is the new president of RDG Planning & Design, while Jack Patton has been named chief operating officer of the firm, which has offices in Des Moines, Omaha, St. Louis, Iowa City and …

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FHLB Des Moines provides $52M for affordable housing

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines has provided more than $51.6 million in affordable housing grants in its district, made up of 13 states, including Iowa, and three U.S. Pacific territories, according to …

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Cedar Rapids airport on track to break annual passenger record in 2018

Corridor Business Journal: Eastern Iowa Airport officials announced Tuesday that after breaking monthly passenger records in both October and November, the Cedar Rapids airport is on pace to break its annual passenger record set in …

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Marketing groups launch new networking event

Four Greater Des Moines communications organizations have joined forces to host a new networking event for Central Iowa marketing professionals, beginning in January. The inaugural event is scheduled Jan. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. …

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Alliant shifts to Nasdaq

Alliant Energy will shift its stock to Nasdaq at the close on Dec. 28 to align with the technology market, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The LNT listing will leave the New York Stock Exchange, …