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Johnson named executive director at Farm Bureau

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation veteran Joe Johnson has been named executive director and secretary-treasurer, replacing 36-year veteran Denny Presnall, who is retiring. Johnson starts the new job April 20. “As a long-time leader in our …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2018
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SBA backs $2.6M in Central Iowa loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 13 private Central Iowa loans for a combined $2.6 million in March for projects expected to create 122 jobs and retain 132. 

For this purpose, Central Iowa consists of …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Apr 5, 2018
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Tariff tiff: Midwest braces; who blinks first?

The U.S. vs. China tariff tiff has caught the Midwest — and the markets — in a squeeze of anxiety with many observers wondering which side will blink first.

Reuters reports that China is now considering …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 5, 2018
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Healthy Homes Des Moines receives national recognition

Healthy Homes Des Moines, an initiative to improve the health of low-income families in Des Moines, has received national recognition from the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative and the Center for Healthcare Strategies.

The Des Moines …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 5, 2018
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Athene VP Turri changes outfits, jumps to Denim

Des Moines insurtech startup Denim Labs Inc. announced that Charlie Turri has joined the company as chief technology officer. Before joining Denim, Turri was vice president of information technology for West Des Moines-based Athene USA, where he led application …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2018
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Urbandale building permits value highest since 2012

The city of Urbandale issued first-quarter building permits with a value of $23.7 million, the highest total since 2012. The 153 permits included 41 single-family detached housing units and two commercial buildings. The rest were …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2018
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Iowa Senate sends ‘dram shop’ law changes to governor

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Legislation to reduce the legal and financial liabilities of bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to individuals who later become involved in vehicle crashes is on its way to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk. …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2018
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And speaking of architecture

Iowa Architecture Month is underway, with voting open for the American Institute of Architects Iowa (AIA Iowa) People’s Choice Award and more events planned through the end of April. People’s Choice votes can be cast …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 4, 2018
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Register now for architectural walking tour of downtown Des Moines

The time is nigh to register for the Iowa Architectural Foundation’s annual Eat.Drink.Architecture walking tour of downtown Des Moines, which is scheduled for April 14. The journey begins at the Iowa Taproom at noon, and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 4, 2018
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Smith joins CBRE|Hubbell Commercial

Michael Smith has joined CBRE|Hubbell Commercial as a vice president. His previous corporate real estate experience includes the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties and emphasis in environmental affairs and sustainability, according to a release. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 4, 2018