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March 8: Man & Woman of the Year Kickoff Event

Host: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Iowa Chapter
About: This is the kickoff event for the Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Candidates and their teams will mingle and introduce themselves. 
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: …

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Iowa Senate OKs new prosecutor to target workers’ comp fraud amid heated debate

Des Moines Register: Legislation approved by Republicans in the Iowa Senate on Tuesday would create a special state prosecutor to combat workers’ compensation fraud. Sen. Jake Chapman, R-Adel, introduced SF 2305 after he said he received …

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Fill the Frame, someday

Jennifer Radniecki grew up in the construction industry, and she is a self-described crusader encouraging women to swing a hammer, operate a crane, manage a project.

As a construction project manager, don’t be surprised if …

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House bill would require grocers to sell certain eggs

Iowa grocers participating in a supplemental food program would have to offer conventional eggs from confinements if they sell eggs from free-range or cage-free chickens under a bill passed by the Iowa House, the Des Moines …

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Northey confirmed to USDA post

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey won confirmation from the U.S. Senate today as U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation. The voice vote confirmation came after months of waiting as Sen. Ted …

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Pappajohns donate new piece for sculpture park

Philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn have donated funds to the Des Moines Art Center for the purchase of a new sculpture, “Pumpkin,” by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, soon to be installed in the John and …

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Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year: Jeff Russell

Each year, the Business Record honors a member of a previous Forty Under 40 class to recognize that person’s contributions since being named a Forty. This year, that alum is Jeff Russell, president and CEO of …

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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week.

Diversity and inclusion
Capital Crossroads launched a new effort to improve diversity and inclusion in its own operations, and to …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the March 2 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the March 2 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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Ethanol-oil showdown in D.C.

After months of political maneuvering between oil and ethanol interests, President Donald Trump plans a summit of sorts with parties from both sides, including Iowa Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, Reuters reported. The goal apparently is …