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Coalition seeks legislative fix on out-of-pocket drug costs

A coalition of health advocacy groups hopes to address high out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in Iowa, a move that’s facing opposition from health insurers who say they’re already responding to the marketplace. 

The Iowa Co-pay …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 18, 2018
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Jan. 18: How NASA and “Star Wars” Keep Science Trending

Host: Social Media Club Des Moines 
About: Hear from Science Center of Iowa and Blank Imax Dome Theater Director of Marketing and Public Relations Emilee Richardson about how she’s using social media to keep science …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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Outsourcing to eliminate 105 jobs at Rockwell Collins

Corridor Business Journal: Rockwell Collins plans to outsource manufacturing of mechanical assemblies for its products now performed in Cedar Rapids, a move that will eliminate 105 mostly union jobs. “A thorough business analysis shows that over …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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AgencyBloc acquires GBS

AgencyBloc Inc., an Iowa-based agency management system and commissions processing software provider for life and health insurance agencies, has acquired GBS Inc., a pioneer of the insurtech industry founded in 1979. AgencyBloc was founded in Cedar Falls …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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Survey: Two-thirds of companies have expanded wellness offerings

Companies that aren’t focusing on employee health and wellness should make it a New Year’s resolution. In a recent survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam, two-thirds of HR managers (66 percent) reported their organizations have expanded …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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Optimae LifeServices adds rehabilitation division

Optimae LifeServices Inc. announced today the addition of a new rehabilitation services division in Des Moines. Optimae Rehabilitation Services, located in the East Village, includes an outpatient rehabilitation clinic specializing in occupational therapy services for …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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Rasmussen family donates $1.5 million to Grand View University

Grand View University announced today that it has received a $1.5 million gift to create the James E. Rasmussen and Duane M. Skow Chair in Pastoral Excellence at Grand View University. 

Through the gift from …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 17, 2018
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Bondurant chamber to give awards Friday

The Bondurant Chamber of Commerce will present a couple of awards at its sold-out annual dinner Friday. This year’s award winners are:

Generational Guns, small business of the year. Brick Street Market & Cafe, large…
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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Computer science task force begins work

An Iowa Department of Education task force has begun meeting to formulate computer science standards for Iowa’s schools. The Computer Science Standards Review Team, established as part of Senate File 274 enacted last year, met …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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Northey nomination still stuck

The nomination of Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey to a new undersecretary position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture is still stuck in a political battle between ethanol and oil interests, according to Sen. Chuck …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2018
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