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Politics 101 on full display at DART meeting

If you ever wondered how truly leery state lawmakers and local elected officials are over raising taxes, you should have been at today’s meeting of the board of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority. …

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Jumbo Jenga Tournament raises horizons for Pi515 nonprofit

Like founder Nancy Mwirotsi, the nonprofit Pi515 thrives on a couple of key traits: ingenuity and independence, yet with a strong sense of community. Every volunteer instructor, fundraiser and supporter fills a role to support …

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Iowa Democrats exceeding 2014 early votes

Cedar Rapids Gazette: With Monday’s early voting totals still uncounted, Iowa Democrats already had exceeded and Iowa Republicans were on track to meet their early voting performance from the last midterm elections in 2014 — even …

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President of Iowa Wesleyan says they are working to keep school open

Radio Iowa: The president of Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant went on the local radio station Monday to talk about the future of the school, which continues to have financial issues. President Steven Titus sent …

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Farmers have more to fret over in this year’s corn harvest

Reuters: North American farmers are finding increased levels of a plant toxin known as vomitoxin in this year’s corn harvest, adding insult to injury for growers already suffering as the U.S.-China trade war hurts soybean exports …

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American Equity net income higher on sales of $1 billion

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. reported third-quarter net income of $169.3 million, or $1.85 per diluted common share, compared with net income of $57 million, or 63 cents per diluted common share, for third quarter 2017. …

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Catch Des Moines wins silver Stella Award

Catch Des Moines won a silver award in Northstar Meetings Group’s second Stella Awards, in the best convention and visitors bureau/destination marketing organization. The Stella Awards honor excellence in the meetings industry annually. Winners include …

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Des Moines companies among best workplaces for women

Two Central Iowa companies were recently named among Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women. 

On the list was West Des Moines-based ITA Group, which ranked No. 14 on this year’s Best Workplaces for Women list.

“At …

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Guest opinion: What happens when you high-five

By Claire Richmond | Founder, Hello and High Five

On weekend mornings during race season, you’ll often find me on the side of a trail with a giant poster, cowbells and a thermos of coffee. I …

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BirdDogHR vice president of marketing named to Top Women Leaders in SaaS

Ann Torry, vice president of marketing at Des Moines firm BirdDogHR, has been named to the SaaS (software as a service) Report’s 2018 Top Women Leaders in SaaS, BirdDogHR announced Tuesday. Torry, who joined BirdDogHR in 2013, is …