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Acquisition brings Peoples Co. deeper into Pacific Northwest

Clive-based Peoples Co. has a footprint in the Pacific Northwest after acquiring 50 percent of AgriBusiness Trading Group in Walla Walla, Wash. Peoples is a land brokerage, land management, land investment and appraisal services company …

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Two Des Moines metro chambers recognized

The Mid America Chamber of Commerce Executives recognized two local chambers of commerce during the Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce and the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce were …

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Latino Political Network plans first gala fundraiser

The first Annual Latino Voices Together Gala will be held May 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lucca, the Latino Political Network announced this week. 

“We have wanted to do a gala since we…
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Zero Energy Systems in Coralville closes, days after laying off 40

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Zero Energy Systems in Coralville has shut down effective Thursday. The closure comes after Zero Energy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while in a legal dispute with its lender, MidWestOne Bank. The news …

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IPTV to stream high school theater showcase

Each year, more than 5,000 students go through the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards program, a yearlong Des Moines Performing Arts community initiative that focuses on high school acting talents and provides a way …

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Chinese soybean tariff would hit Iowa hardest, report says

Iowa would take the biggest hit in the country if China enacts a retaliatory tariff on soybeans, according to a report by Moody’s Investor Service, the Des Moines Register reported. Although Iowa is not the largest U.S. soybean …

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Proposals for Argonne Armory, prized river development site, are water over the dam

        The city of Des Moines has shelved plans to sell the historic Argonne Armory building for private development, deciding instead to foot the bill for necessary repairs while city departments already…
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State transportation plan includes interstate work north of Ankeny

Radio Iowa: The Iowa Transportation Commission unveiled a draft five-year Transportation Improvement Plan this week that would spend $3.4 billion on the state’s highways, including interstates. “Probably the most significant projects on the interstates right now …

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AARP joins Interrobang Film Festival as presenting sponsor

The Des Moines Arts Festival announced that AARP will be the presenting sponsor of the annual Interrobang Film Festival. The Des Moines Arts Festival has presented the film festival each year since 2007 as part …

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Seneca Cos. hires oil industry safety expert

Des Moines-based Seneca Cos., a design, construction and service company in the petroleum industry, has named Loyd Phillips as its vice president of safety. “Seneca performs work in very dangerous environments, which is why we …