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GPS Impact launches TV division

Des Moines-based GPS Impact has launched a broadcast and cable TV production and buying services division. The move allows the firm to offer full-service solutions, building on an active campaign cycle. “Rounding out our capabilities to …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2018
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Clive Community Foundation grants $23,550 to nine nonprofits

The Clive Community Foundation on Tuesday distributed $23,550 to nine Clive area not-for-profit organizations, completing its 2018 grant process. The annual funding request process began in August, with charitable requests solicited by CCF to fulfill its mission …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2018
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Increasingly, technology decides what’s for dinner

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sees parallels between Silicon Valley and the heartland that lend themselves to a greater use of technology and artificial intelligence to reduce the environmental impact of food …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018
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Davenport-based Tag Communications to expand to Des Moines

Quad-City Times: Mike Vondran, CEO of Davenport-based Tag Communications, announced this week the marketing and advertising organization will expand to Des Moines’ East Village in January. “Our brand-focused approach to marketing, combined with our expertise in …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018
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Report: Open data formats would improve transparency, lower costs

State and local governments could improve transparency and help lower borrowing costs for public projects by publishing their comprehensive annual financial reports as open data, according to a new report from Ames-based Workiva and the …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018
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UnityPoint Health Perinatal Center receives national recognition

The UnityPoint Health-Des Moines Perinatal Center has been recognized as a Patient Centered Specialty Practice by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Located at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, the center cares for women with high-risk pregnancies. It’s …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018
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D.R. Horton acquires Classic Builders

Fort Worth-based national homebuilding company D.R. Horton has acquired Classic Builders in Ankeny, Builder magazine reported. D.R. Horton, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, paid approximately $60 million cash for Classic Builders, which …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018
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Warner named CEO at REG

Industry veteran Cynthia Warner has been named president and CEO of Ames-based Renewable Energy Group effective Jan. 14. She replaces Randy Howard, who took the position in July 2017 and will remain on the board …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018
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Dec. 19: Launch of Lifting the Veil

Host: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines and dsm Magazine
About: Join a breakfast reception to celebrate progress made and to see what’s next in advocacy for mental health. Comments and the unveiling will begin at …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018
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Clive seeking artist applications for temporary Art Along the Trail exhibit

The city of Clive is seeking artists to feature in a temporary exhibit Art Along the Trail, which will return for the eighth year to the Clive Greenbelt Trail and city parks from April to …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2018