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Iowa Poll: Majority of Iowans support bottle bill

At least half of every demographic group surveyed in a recent Iowa Poll supported the bottle bill that applies a nickel deposit to soda and alcohol containers in an attempt to keep them out of …

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American Equity earnings down in fourth quarter, annuity sales up

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., a leading issuer of fixed index annuities based in West Des Moines, reported fourth-quarter net income of $36.8 million, or 41 cents per share, down from net income of …

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United Way receives $300K for family financial stability programs

United Way of Central Iowa has been awarded a major three-year grant from the Siemer Instituteto provide comprehensive support to Central Iowa families working to achieve financial stability. 

The $100,000 annual grant will enable the HOPE …

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Kids’ summer entrepreneurship camp registration opens

Do you have a budding entrepreneur at home? Get a jump-start on summer planning and register now for the University of Iowa’s entrepreneurship camp. The Kid CEO and Future CEO day camps, which will be …

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Truck orders spike, pushing shipping rates up

The Wall Street Journal reports that trucking companies’ January orders for heavy rigs were the highest in nearly a dozen years. Freight traffic is high, pushing shipping rates higher — up as much as 30 percent …

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Hemesath, Dhawan, Kirpalani to speak at Accelerate DSM

This year’s Accelerate DSM event on April 5 at the Science Center of Iowa will feature these speakers, along with roundtable and panel discussions:

Brian Hemesath, managing director of the Global Insurance Accelerator, which supports…
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U.S. Senate leaders announce two-year budget deal

CNN 

Senate leaders unveiled a massive two-year budget deal today, a major victory for both parties that could prevent a government shutdown at the end of this week and increase the federal government’s spending. But …

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Crowell to retire from UnityPoint Health-Des Moines

Eric Crowell, president and CEO of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, today announced he will retire July 1. Over his 37-year career in health care, including 17 in his current position, Crowell has led organizations in Iowa, …

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Many chambers of commerce holding annual dinners this month

Most local chambers of commerce host their annual dinners toward the beginning of the year, with February being a particularly popular time for the events. Here is a quick list of remaining annual dinners for your…
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Voters approve school referendums in Waukee, Ankeny and Urbandale

Waukee, Iowa’s fastest-growing school district, will move forward with construction of a second high school, the Des Moines Register reported. Waukee voters on Tuesday approved a $117 million bond issue to build a second high school near …