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Dec. 29: Iowa All Academy Ball

Host: Iowa All Academy Ball 
About: Cadets, midshipmen, alumni, families and friends are all invited to this event recognizing and celebrating the commitment of current and past Service Academy attendees and to support honorable organizations …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: We should stop drinking coffee first thing in the morning, study suggests

This headline from Fox News drew an immediate “No way!” response from me. My caffeine habit (addiction) is well-known among my Business Record co-workers, and one of them kindly (or annoyingly?) sent this article my way. Let’s …

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DMACC board approves Evelyn Davis Center move and expansion

The board of trustees of Des Moines Area Community College on Monday unanimously approved the move and expansion of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. The center’s new location at 1171 Seventh St. …

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Governor’s Teachers Cabinet to begin meeting in January

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday announced the names of all 16 members of her first Governor’s Teachers Cabinet, formed to give teachers a more prominent voice in education policy decisions. The cabinet members will meet quarterly with …

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BirddogHR leader receives CEO of the Year award

Todd Skokan, president and CEO of BirdDogHR in Urbandale, was named 2018 CEO of the Year for the United States by CEO Monthly magazine. The awards were launched by the London-based magazine to showcase businesses that offer …

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IBC sets legislative priorities

The Iowa Business Council’s legislative agenda this year focuses on building talent, strengthening the economy, and boosting and diversifying Iowa’s population.

“Our members are committed to elevating Iowa’s long-term economic vitality. We believe our outlined …

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Athene deepens reinsurance partnership with Lincoln Financial

Athene Holding Ltd., a leading provider of retirement services products, announced nearly $1 billion of combined capital deployment through a block reinsurance transaction with Lincoln Financial Group and a new share repurchase authorization. Through its Bermuda-based reinsurance …

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Airport traffic grows by 12.4 percent, closes in on record

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport grew by 12.4 percent in November over the same month last year largely because of a 19 percent gain in available plane seats, and the airport director expects …

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Shaw named Partnership communications VP

Strategic America communications director Courtney Shaw has been named vice president of communications at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. She will serve as the main contact for media and help guide messaging and branding. At …

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Des Moines receives $11.2 million federal grant for rail-truck transload facility

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Des Moines an $11.2 million BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) Transportation grant for a rail transload facility the city is planning in conjunction …