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Iowa making progress fixing deficient bridges, DOT says in budget request

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa is making progress addressing structurally deficient bridges. Mark Lowe, director of the state Department of Transportation, said his agency has dedicated highway funding to reducing the number of problem bridges from 256 …
By BPC Staff | Nov 27, 2018
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Moody’s report forecasts stable outlook for health insurers

Moody’s Investor Service has issued a relatively glowing report on the U.S. health insurance market, predicting stability and earnings growth for insurers in 2019, Benefits Pro reported. Despite continued public anxiety over health insurance reforms, Moody’s analysts …
By BPC Staff | Nov 27, 2018
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United Technologies to separate into three companies

United Technologies announced late Monday that it has completed its acquisition of Rockwell Collins, and that it intends to separate into three companies: United Technologies, Otis and Carrier, CNBC reported. United Technologies has combined Rockwell Collins with …
By BPC Staff | Nov 27, 2018
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Latest headlines on global trade issues

The United States and China continue to exchange tough talk in the ongoing trade and tariff battle. A new front developed with a Brexit deal being struck. Here are some of the latest developments on …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 27, 2018
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Audit: Privatized Medicaid is saving Iowa $126 million per year

Des Moines Register: After two years of releasing seesaw estimates, Iowa Medicaid leaders are correctly calculating how much the state is saving by having private companies manage the $5 billion Medicaid program, the state auditor concluded …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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Land trust, conservation agency certified as Service Enterprise organizations

Whiterock Conservancy and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation were recently certified as Service Enterprise organizations. The designation is awarded by the Service Enterprise Initiative, led by Points of Light, which helps nonprofits leverage the skills and talents of …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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Fidelity & Guaranty upgraded to ‘excellent’ financial strength rating

FGL Holdings, a leading provider of fixed indexed annuities and life insurance with operations in Des Moines, announced today that rating agency A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating for its Fidelity & Guaranty …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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Jan. 29: IREM CCIM Annual Market Forecast

Host: IREM Iowa Chapter 63 and Iowa CCIM Chapter
About: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
When: The Annual Market Forecast, sponsored by IREM Iowa Chapter 63 and Iowa CCIM Chapter, will recap activity for 2018 …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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Downtown Ames begins search for new director

Ames Tribune: With the departure of Cindy Hicks last week, Downtown Ames has begun the search for a new executive director to keep what group officials say is the momentum Hicks created in her more than …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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United Technologies gets final regulatory approval for Rockwell Collins acquisition

Des Moines Register: United Technologies Corp. announced Friday it has received the final regulatory approval needed to close its acquisition of Rockwell Collins Inc. The completion of the regulatory review by China’s State Administration for Market …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018