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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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New Iowa Medicaid director open to changes in state program

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa’s new Medicaid head said he would not close the door to adding a fourth managed-care organization to the state’s program. But he made it clear he did not want the state to …

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Feb. 21: Annual Meeting

Host: Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa
About: Got questions about the March 6 special election on the local option sales tax? Our panel of local officials will answer all your questions and help you navigate …

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2018 Top 25 Influential Business Leaders announced

For the sixth straight year, Suku Radia, former president and CEO of Bankers Trust Co., has been voted by Business Record readers as the Most Influential Business Leader in Greater Des Moines. 

Radia topped the annual…
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Dead zones quadruple

We talk a lot about dead zones in Iowa, particularly the one in the Gulf of Mexico. In summer, a large area is nearly devoid of oxygen, so sea life either moves along or dies. …

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American Republic acquires Great Western Insurance

American Republic Insurance Co. announced Friday it has signed an agreement to acquire Great Western Insurance Co., a Utah-based pre-need insurance company. Terms of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, were not disclosed. Great …