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Businessolver opens Dallas office

West Des Moines-based Businessolver Inc. announced it has opened an office in the Dallas metro area to serve as its southern U.S. hub. Jon Shanahan, Businessolver’s president and CEO, said the move brings the company physically closer …
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2018
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Revenues, losses both up at Workiva

Workiva Inc. posted double-digit increases in revenue in the second quarter, with total revenue reaching $59.1 million, up 19.7 percent from the year-ago quarter. Nevertheless, the Ames-based data collaboration, reporting and compliance software company reported a net …
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2018
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Storey Kenworthy Foundation seeks grant applicants

The Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving announced it will accept grant applications from qualified nonprofit organizations until Aug. 31. Five $5,000 grants will be awarded to selected nonprofits whose programming aligns with Storey Kenworthy’s core …
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2018
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Sixth Avenue project seeks proposals

Organizers of a project to improve the Sixth Avenue corridor are seeking proposals for temporary public art and urban prototypes for specific spots along the route. The 6th Avenue Corridor Urban Neighborhood Main Street Program wants …
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.

Cownie and Market District
Businessman Jim Cownie has a backup plan for the site of a scrap metal …
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2018
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Aug. 25: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Host: Alzheimer’s Association, Iowa Chapter
About: The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. The Des Moines Walk is …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2018
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American Equity’s fixed index annuity sales up 13 percent

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., a leading issuer of fixed index annuities based in West Des Moines, reported second quarter 2018 net income of $93.9 million, or $1.03 per share, compared with net income …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2018
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Eckert to direct SBA’s Cedar Rapids office

Former West Des Moines economic development official Jo Eckert has been named branch manager of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Cedar Rapids office. Eckert ran the West Des Moines Business Incubator from 2010 to 2017. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2018
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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines names Dewerff as CFO

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has appointed Mike Dewerff as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer. He was most recently president and CEO of UnityPoint Health-Fort Dodge. He succeeds Joe Corfits, who retired in April from …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2018
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Iowa farmers worry over huge NC verdict against hog farm

When you are among the farmers who have made Iowa the nation’s top producer of hogs and you read that a jury has ordered Smithfield Foods to pay $473.5 million to six neighbors of its …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 7, 2018