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Mercy-Des Moines names COO/chief nursing executive

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines’ board has selected Linda Goodwin for the dual position of chief operating officer and chief nursing executive.

Goodwin is currently regional group chief nursing officer for Centura Health System’s Mountain North Denver Region. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 28, 2018
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‘Catalysts’ highlights women changing Iowa tech scene

Ten years after the Women of Innovation awards began, administrators at the Technology Association of Iowa took some time to step back. 

In the fall of 2017, TAI employees started meeting with former Women of …
By KATE HAYDEN | Mar 28, 2018
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April 14: YWRC Gala

Host: Young Women’s Resource Center
About: The YWRC Gala begins with a social hour and silent auction, and includes dinner. A brief program follows, including the honoring of the 2018 Louise Noun Visionary Woman community …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Five Iowa medical marijuana stores gain state approval

Des Moines Register: Iowans looking to buy medical marijuana products could have options across the state, starting in December. The Iowa Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that it has offered cannabis dispensary licenses to proposed …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Bill allowing health plans not compliant with ACA goes to Iowa governor’s desk

Iowa Public Radio: A bill to allow cheaper health plans that don’t comply with the federal Affordable Care Act passed the Iowa Senate Tuesday and is heading to the governor’s desk. Supporters say the new plans …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Des Moines market research CEO accepted into Forbes Finance Council

Sheryl Moore, president and CEO of annuity market research firm Wink Inc. in Des Moines, has been accepted into the Forbes Finance Council. The invitation-only council provides select executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management, and …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Simpson debate team captures national title — again

Simpson College has won the national debate title for the second time in three years. After finishing as runner-up last year, Simpson defeated 81 colleges and universities at Tennessee State University in Nashville on March …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Tollakson receives national planning award for waterways work

Hubbell Realty Co. chief Rick Tollakson will receive the American Planning Association’s National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Advocate for work to improve Central Iowa waterways. Tollakson has led a committee that is pushing …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Demand depletes blender-pump grant program of funds

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program awarded all remaining blender-pump grants for this year, running out of cash before a scheduled fourth round of disbursements.

The program board awarded funds to 15 projects for retailers involving equipment …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 28, 2018
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HK Payroll Services acquires Kabel Business Services

HK Payroll Services Inc., a workforce management company based in Dubuque, has acquired Kabel Business Services of West Des Moines. Kabel will continue to operate under its own brand and remain at its current office …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 27, 2018
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