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Group proposes plan it says will help state housing shortage

The Iowa Association of Councils of Governments is offering to create a nonprofit called Homes for Iowa to operate the Rural Homes Initiative, reports Radio Iowa. Rick Hunsaker, executive director of Region Seven of the Iowa …

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UnitedHealthcare launches bundling discount program

UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefits savings program that offers employers discounts for bundling specialty benefits with a UnitedHealthcare health plan. The program, uBundle, can lower medical premiums up to 4 percent by combining specialty benefits such …

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Majority of Iowa Index stocks rose in November

Thirteen out of 21 Iowa-based companies posted gains for the month of November. One remained unchanged. Seven posted losses in the month. 

Four companies posted double-digit percentage gains: EMC Insurance Group Inc. with a 33.42 …

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National board CEO to speak at Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

National Biodiesel Board CEO Donnell Rehagen will give the keynote address at the Jan. 29 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. “Supporting more than 64,000 jobs and reducing greenhouse gases by up to 86 percent, biodiesel has …

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Habitat looking for ‘winter warriors’

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is searching for “winter warriors” who will volunteer to continue the organization’s homebuilding and repair programs through the winter. Warriors will receive a free long-sleeved T-shirt and will stand …

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Wellmark makes $100,000 challenge grant to Isiserettes

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced a $100,000 award to the Isiserettes, a Des Moines youth drill and drum team. The award kicked off the Isiserettes’ capital campaign for their new building, located at …

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DMU announces $25 million fundraising campaign

Des Moines University announced it has begun the public phase of the largest capital campaign in its history, with a goal to raise $25 million or more. DMU’s “Purple & Proud” campaign has reached 70 percent of …

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Leaders Survey: Mental health

The Business Record’s 2018 Leaders Survey asked readers their opinions on a number of topics, including whether the business community provides adequate resources on mental health. You can find more results here (Insider). We’re sharing other results …

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Sammons Financial Group recognized in Glassdoor rankings

Sammons Financial Group Inc. has received a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2019. The Employees’ Choice Awards program is based solely on the input of employees who elect to …

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Barnums’ promotional items are humbug, Iowa AG suit says

The Iowa attorney general’s office has sued a Davenport resident, alleging that his businesses promised to create and distribute promotional items — including posters promoting high school sports teams — but instead defrauded small businesses across the …