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Vermeer plans to expand during rebuild

Vermeer plans to add a new engineering building as part of its rebuild after a tornado destroyed part of the campus in July, the Des Moines Register reported. CEO Jason Andringa said the new facility will bring …

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Unemployment tax rates to remain unchanged for 2019

Iowa Workforce Development officials announced that the unemployment tax rate table will remain unchanged for 2019. Tax rates will be the second-lowest allowed by law, at Table 7 of 8 tables. The unemployment insurance rate …

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Downtown Hy-Vee to close deli, Mexican and smoothie areas, expand bakery, pizza, self-checkout options

The downtown Des Moines Hy-Vee has begun closing its Long Island Deli, Mexican restaurant and smoothie bar to make room for a bigger pizza operation and added produce, said spokeswoman Amy McCoy. “That includes expanding …

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SBA backs $5.5M in Central Iowa loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed $5.5 million in private loans for Central Iowa businesses in August, the highest monthly amount this year. The nine loans were the third-highest monthly number for ‘18, and the …

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Conference committee starts work on Farm Bill negotiations

Radio Iowa: Sen. Joni Ernst is among the 56 members of the U.S. House and Senate who met Wednesday to open negotiations aimed at producing a final version of the 2018 Farm Bill. “With the livelihood …

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Williams inducted into election hall of fame

Iowa elections director Dawn Williams has been inducted into the Election Center’s Hall of Fame, one of 13 to receive the honor. Williams has been an election professional for more than 30 years. Before joining …

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Toro plans $11 million expansion in Ankeny

The Toro Co. plans an $11 million expansion at its Ankeny distribution center, the Des Moines Register reported. Work on the 190,000-square-foot addition will begin this year. The Ankeny City Council approved $1 million in financial assistance. …

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Gibson named CEO at Community State Bank

Kurt Gibson, president and director at Community State Bank since 2017, has been named chief executive officer, succeeding Ron Nagel, who will take and advisory role working with the bank and clients on a part-time …

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Wells Fargo providing $4.7M in down payment grants for qualifying home buyers in Polk County

Wells Fargo & Co., along with a local and a national housing organization, unveiled a $4.7 million mortgage assistance program today that could help 250 Polk County residents become homeowners.

Called NeighborhoodLIFT, the program provides …

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Wellmark Foundation donates $500,000 for Food Bank’s volunteer center

The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant for the renovation of the Food Bank of Iowa’s volunteer center. The newly completed Wellmark Foundation Volunteer Center will provide a safe, comfortable environment for adults and …