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Meredith chairman seeks permission to bid on Sinclair television stations

Meredith Corp. is considering a bid on television stations owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Executive Chairman Steve Lacy said today. Speaking at a media convention, Lacy said he would formally ask the board of directors …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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100 Great Iowa Nurses announces honorees

The 100 Great Iowa Nurses program has announced its 2018 honorees. Nurses selected for this honor represent many sectors of health care, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and school and office nurses. The 100 honorees represent 42 …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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Northey officially resigns as state ag secretary for USDA post

Bill Northey made it official this afternoon, resigning as state agriculture secretary to take a job as undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Northey will be sworn in at USDA during a ceremony at …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 5, 2018
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March 15: Downtown DIG

About: The Downtown DIG (Development Insights Group) is an event offering insight into Downtown Des Moines development projects.
When: 8 a.m.
Where: VGI Design
Learn more…
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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‘It’s possible’ corporate tax cuts could be included in Iowa House bill

Radio Iowa: Republican House Speaker Linda Upmeyer says a reduction in Iowa’s corporate tax rate may be tacked onto the tax bill that cleared its first hurdle in the House last week. “I think it’s possible,” …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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Variety raises $3.75 million

Variety – the Children’s Charity announced it has raised $3,757,820 to support underprivileged, at-risk and special-needs children throughout Iowa. The funds were raised throughout the past year, culminating with this weekend’s 44th annual telethon. “I …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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Proposed Waukee city budget includes property tax rate reduction, first in 18 years

The Waukee City Council will consider a budget today that will lower the property tax levy to $13.40 per $1,000 of taxable valuation from the current $13.50, the first reduction in the city’s property tax …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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EPA eased herbicide regulations after research by Monsanto, report finds

A review of federal documents finds that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lessened wildlife habitat regulations after Monsanto presented research with low estimates of how far the weed killer dicamba can drift, reported the Midwest Center …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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Recommended stories for your ‘TBR’ list

My sister, a school librarian, educator and avid reader, keeps track of what she calls her “TBR” list — books to be read. Hers is rather lengthy. Here’s a little collection of stories from Iowa …
By SUZANNE BEHNKE | Mar 5, 2018
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Lift IOWA: Annual survey closes Thursday

2017 turned into a remarkable year for women, from the millions who showed up at the Women’s March to the #MeToo movement. 

But will the momentum continue? Will the events from the past year translate …
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Mar 5, 2018