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Iowa farmland increased nearly 5 percent over last year, according to survey

The average value of Iowa farmland increased 4.9 percent in the year that ended March 1, according to the most recent survey of farmland specialists by The Realtors Land Institute – Iowa Chapter. The estimated …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Iowa farmland increased nearly 5 percent over last year, according to survey

The average value of Iowa farmland increased 4.9 percent in the year that ended March 1, according to the most recent survey of farmland specialists by The Realtors Land Institute – Iowa Chapter. The estimated …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Apple seeds its Waukee data center holdings

Apple Inc. has paid more than $15 million in recent weeks for Dallas County farmland as part of plans for its Project Morgan data center development in Waukee. Last summer, the Cupertino, Calif.-based firm announced …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Roers mixes it up in Greater Des Moines

Minnesota-based Roers Investments is spreading its mix of multifamily offerings in Des Moines, having recently purchased the 203-unit Royal Oaks Apartment complex at 2400 Hickman Road.

Roers has gained a reputation for developing multifamily and …
By KENT DARR | Mar 21, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: ‘Drive’ brings up worrying connotations in biotechnology

At the Partnership for Growth biotechnology showcase this week, SciBac Inc. of California made a very compelling pitch.

Branded with the tagline “always trust your gut,” SciBac is creating hybrid microorganisms to treat so-called superbugs …
By KATE HAYDEN | Mar 21, 2018
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Two oft-quoted experts on weather, water retiring

I can’t tell you how many times in my reporting career I called State Climatologist Harry Hillaker — including nights and weekends — to tap his extensive weather knowledge and records for newspaper articles I was…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Mar 21, 2018
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Impact7G, Earthview Environmental merge

Earthview Environmental of Coralville has merged operations with Clive-based Impact7G to provide environmental solutions. Earthview has focused on wetland and natural resource consulting since 1998. Impact7G, with offices in Clive, Sioux City, Slater and St. …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Des Moines Arts Festival seeks volunteers

The Des Moines Arts Festival is seeking 1,200 volunteers for the June 22-24 event in Western Gateway Park. Volunteers get to meet festival artists and get a free T-shirt and snacks and beverages. VolunteerLocal handles sign-up. Matt …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Middle Market index rises

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index hit a record in the first quarter, reported Davenport-based RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Business leaders were bullish on economic strength, the tax cuts, the labor …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Shady deal in West Des Moines

The city of West Des Moines is offering discount trees to residents to try to replace trees lost to the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that kills ash trees by cutting off their food …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018