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River Bend destined for youth-oriented center

The city of Des Moines has scrapped a requirement that Children and Family Urban Movement include a housing component as part of the organization’s plans to build a new headquarters in the River Bend Neighborhood.…

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NOTEBOOK: Psychiatrist shortage, binge drinking among Iowa’s worst health problems

Iowa continues to have one of the lowest ratios of mental health providers in the country, according to the latest figures from America’s Health Rankings (http://bit.ly/2qJ3RIx). The annual report produced by UnitedHealth Group found that …

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NOTEBOOK: Ethanol industry pushes monarch habitat

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has launched a project to help ethanol and biodiesel producers across the state establish monarch butterfly habitats around their facilities. 

“A project to protect these beautiful pollinators that are so …

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NOTEBOOK: The year in pictures, Iowa-style

If you are like most people, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “Iowa” is locally produced movies. Our friends at the state film office, now called Produce Iowa, sent …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the January 12 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the January 12 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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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

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

Costa named Knapp president
Knapp Properties’ new leadership lineup includes Chris Costa as president and COO. http://bit.ly/2qmJC2S

Django closes, looks to …

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Retirement reception set for Clive’s Henderson

The city of Clive and the Clive Chamber of Commerce will host a retirement reception for Dennis Henderson, who will retire as city manager Jan. 19 after 22 years with the city. The reception will …

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Alliant Energy Foundation donates $16K

Alliant Energy Foundation has donated $16,500 to five area nonprofit organizations. They are: 

FRC Team Neutrino 4-H, Ames, $1,500. Iowa Public Television Foundation, Des Moines, $5,000. Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation, Des Moines, $2,500. Iowa JAG…
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EPA gives ISU $760K to study toxic algae

Iowa State University researchers received a $760,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study harmful algae blooms that can include a toxin that causes skin rashes and intestinal illnesses. Scientists will look into …

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Principal rings Nasdaq opening bell

Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group, this morning rang the opening bell for the Nasdaq market in New York City. Principal joined Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. …

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