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Big jump last month in Greater Des Moines house sales

House sales spiked nearly 24 percent in May, with 1,498 closed transactions, compared with 1,212 in April, the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors said. The median sales price increased 3.3 percent in May to …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2018
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dsm Magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary

Our friends at dsm Magazine celebrated a milestone with a lovely and lively issue, which was unveiled earlier this month. There are beautiful photos from over the years and reflections on how Des Moines has …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 12, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the June 15 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the June 15 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 12, 2018
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June 29: Friday FYI – First Amendment Issues

Host: Public Relations Society of America Central Iowa Chapter
About: Public relations professionals regularly speak out on behalf of their organizations and clients. In fact, the practice of PR is rooted in the First Amendment protection …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2018
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IUB’s Wagner named president of national association

Iowa Utilities Board member Nick Wagner has been named president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, an organization representing state public service commissions who regulate essential utility services. He also will serve as …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2018
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Report: Farmers using too many antibiotics in pigs

A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council says hog farmers aren’t cutting out enough antibiotics from their livestock, Radio Iowa reports. Thirty-seven percent of the antibiotics used in livestock go to pigs. The report also …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2018
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Rizai steps down as Workiva CEO; Vanderploeg named to top spot

Ames-based software company Workiva announced that Matt Rizai has resigned from his positions as chairman and CEO, and that its board has unanimously named Martin Vanderploeg as CEO. Vanderploeg continues as the company’s president and …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2018
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Judge blocks unemployment benefits for fired Iowa director

Sioux City Journal/Associated Press: A judge says fired Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison is disqualified from collecting unemployment benefits due to credible allegations of sexual harassment. Administrative Law Judge Nicole Merrill ruled that the allegations …
By BPC Staff | Jun 11, 2018
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Third-generation Iowa City business owner to chair Iowa ABI

David Bywater, an Iowa City advertising executive, has been named chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, marking the first time a third-generation family member will chair the organization, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Bywater, …
By BPC Staff | Jun 11, 2018
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Two ISU students chosen for energy efficiency scholarships

The Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency has awarded scholarships to two Iowa State University students who plan to pursue degrees related to energy efficiency. Logan Peters of Portsmouth, Iowa, and Michael Seymour of Urbandale will each receive …
By BPC Staff | Jun 11, 2018