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Applications open for Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarships

Applications are now available for the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s scholarship program, the foundation announced. Approximately 90 scholarship opportunities totaling more than $100,000 will be awarded, with awards ranging from $500 to $10,000. Former and current …
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2017
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Pate, county officials seek to protect election security

Approximately 150 county auditors and staffers recently attended training on cybersecurity and elections. The sessions were arranged by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission. “It is vital that all …
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2017
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Cunningham retires today; his company put a cover on signature Des Moines structures

Three years in the planning, the retirement of Architectural Wall Systems President Mike Cunningham is effective today. He founded the company in 1991 and proceeded to put a face on the exteriors of many of …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2017
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Principal to move stock listing to Nasdaq

Principal Financial Group Inc. announced today that it will move its stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market, effective after market close on Dec. 15. Principal shares will continue to trade under the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2017
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On Small Business Saturday, we were eating and drinking

Iowans reached for a beer and a bite to eat on Small Business Saturday, according to a survey by American Express, the company that created the day to patronize local retailers in 2010, and the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2017
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IPTV’s Phillips named to national board

Molly Phillips, executive director and general manager of Iowa Public Television, was elected to the PBS board of directors earlier this month. The volunteer board members are responsible for setting policy for PBS. Phillips has …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2017
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East Village-based marketing firm changes name

Marketing agency B2E Direct Marketing announced that it has changed its name to B2E Data Marketing. The new name reflects the importance of data in the evolution of marketing, B2E’s president, Keith Snow, said in a …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2017
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Newton doctor named Iowa Family Physician of the Year

Dr. Esgar Guarin, a Newton family physician who practices at Skiff Medical Center’s Newton Clinic, has been named the 2017-18 Iowa Family Physician of the Year by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians. The award …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2017
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Partnership sets legislative agenda, lawmakers spar on solutions

A panel of key Iowa legislative leaders took turns looking to score points before a pro-business crowd today.

Not surprisingly, the minority Democrats took the opportunity to take a few jabs at the majority Republicans …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 30, 2017
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Status of Des Moines’ holiday flights unclear after American Airlines’ schedule glitch

Des Moines Register: The general manager of Des Moines International Airport says there’s no reason local travelers should get “shook up yet” after a scheduling goof put 15,000 holiday American Airline flights in jeopardy. A glitch …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2017