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Grassley seeks closer scrutiny of insurance mega-deals

Hartford Courant: Blockbuster health care acquisitions could reduce competition in prescription drug pricing and deal a blow to consumers, Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said as he asked the U.S. Department of …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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Late season ag forecast: Good weather

Successful Farming reports the forecast for the rest of the crop season and harvest looks good. “The weather will be fairly favorable for crops as they head through final maturation stages,” said Accuweather meteorologist Dale Mohler. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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ISU researcher part of international discovery that could prevent HIV

Extracts from transgenic rice plants could help stop the spread of HIV, according to research results from an international effort that included an Iowa State University scientist. Raziel Antonio-Ordonez, a postdoctoral researcher in agronomy, contributed …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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ISU’s Science Bound program receives diversity award

The Science Bound program at Iowa State University was honored for inspiring and encouraging a new generation of underrepresented students to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Science Bound received a …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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Sept. 6: 2018 Mergers & Acquisition Conference

Host: Faegre Baker Daniels 
About: This half-day seminar will deliver timely and practical insights on deal execution from investment bankers, private equity professionals, strategic acquirers, attorneys and accountants. Attendees will have the opportunity to network …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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Engineering firm HR Green names new CEO

Cedar Rapids-based engineering and technical consulting business HR Green named Jason Poppen as the firm’s next CEO, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reports. Poppen will take on the role Jan. 1 from current CEO Steven Heyer, who …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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Iowa Illinois Safety Council to pilot Alive at 25 driving program at Dowling

Dowling Catholic High School and the Iowa Illinois Safety Council are partnering to pilot Alive at 25, a driving program geared toward inexperienced drivers. The pilot session for incoming freshmen, sponsored by State Farm insurance, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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ITA Group acquires experiential design firm Hartmann Studios

West Des Moines-based ITA Group, a provider of corporate engagement services, has acquired Hartmann Studios, an experiential design and production company. With offices in San Francisco and Atlanta, Hartmann Studios is an experiential design and production …
By BPC Staff | Aug 16, 2018
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Aug. 29 to Sept. 1: 11th annual Hunger Fight

Host: Meals From the Heartland
About: The 11th annual Meals from the Heartland Hunger Fight is fast approaching. It’s a sight to behold when thousands of Central Iowans come together over a four-day period to …
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2018
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Schultz to lead Loras College’s premedical program

Loras College in Dubuque has hired Dr. Ulrike Schultz as director of its new postbaccalaureate premedical program and prehealth professions adviser. Loras launched its one-year, postbaccalaureate premedical program in January. It’s specifically designed for individuals …
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2018