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Iowa farmers nearly caught up on spring planting

Des Moines Register/Associated Press: Although spring storms initially slowed spring planting progress in Iowa and Nebraska, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports farmers have nearly caught up to five-year averages in the past week. Iowa farmers …
By BPC Staff | May 8, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: Groceries, chain restaurants now required to spoil your fun

Now this from the Business Record’s health desk: There’s a new federal rule that requires a broader range of chain restaurants — not just the biggies like McDonald’s — to disclose calorie counts on food items. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | May 8, 2018
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Luxury hotel, complete with 24-hour art museum, commits to Des Moines tower development

The Des Moines arts scene could reach new heights with a luxury hotel that will lend its name and operational savvy to a 131-room hotel planned for the Fifth development in downtown Des Moines.

Louisville, …
By KENT DARR | May 8, 2018
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Principal board approves $300 million in stock repurchases

Principal Financial Group on Monday announced that its board of directors has approved a new authorization for the repurchase of up to $300 million of the company’s outstanding common stock. As of March 31, approximately …
By BPC Staff | May 8, 2018
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Architectural tours of downtown Des Moines kick off Friday

The Iowa Architectural Foundation’s annual walking tours of downtown Des Moines, Architecture on the Move, will step out on Friday from the foundation’s offices in Capital Square. The architect-guided tours are sponsored by Kum & …
By BPC Staff | May 8, 2018
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Soledad O’Brien to headline Iowa Juneteenth Observance

Broadcast journalist and executive producer Soledad O’Brien will be headlining Iowa’s annual Juneteenth Celebration in Des Moines, Insight on Business in the News Hour reports. The Iowa Juneteenth Observance is scheduled for June 2-16, organizer Dwana …
By BPC Staff | May 8, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: Groceries, chain restaurants now required to spoil your fun

Now this from the Business Record’s health desk: There’s a new federal rule that requires a broader range of chain restaurants — not just the biggies like McDonald’s — to disclose calorie counts on food items. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | May 8, 2018
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Luxury hotel, complete with 24-hour art museum, commits to Des Moines tower development

The Des Moines arts scene could reach new heights with a luxury hotel that will lend its name and operational savvy to a 131-room hotel planned for the Fifth development in downtown Des Moines.

Louisville, …
By KENT DARR | May 8, 2018
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Nov. 15: Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business!

Host: Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
About: Join the Urbandale Chamber for wine and food sampling, a silent auction, live music and our awards program. We will be honoring our 2018 Citizen of the Year and …
By BPC Staff | May 7, 2018
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Coralville’s Zero Energy Systems lays off 40, more to come

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A Coralville company that filed for bankruptcy protection amid a dispute with its lender has let go 40 employees. Zero Energy Systems laid off its entire production staff effective today. More layoffs are …
By BPC Staff | May 7, 2018