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Zoning change clears way for Waukee Imax theater

The Waukee City Council has agreed to a zoning change and planned development overlay for roughly 15 acres at Hickman Road and Westgate Drive that clears the way for Fridley Theatres’ Imax movie theater. The …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2017
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March 22-24: Des Moines Charity Hack 2018

Host: dsmHack
About: Each year, dsmHack holds a 48-hour hackathon to help local nonprofit organization solve their technology problems. This flagship event connects technology enthusiasts including developers, designers and project managers, and partners them with …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2017
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Rust-Oleum acquires Iowa-based maker of specialty cleaning products

Crain’s Cleveland Business: Ohio-based RPM International Inc.’s Rust-Oleum business group has acquired Whink Products, an Eldora, Iowa-based maker of specialty cleaners. RPM said Whink is “the market share leader in the rust stain removal segment” of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2017
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Survey shows farmers’ expectations for ag economy deteriorating

U.S. farmers see the current state of the ag economy less of a concern than in the future, Successful Farming reported. For November, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer was recorded at 128, a seven-point …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2017
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Demand for pork rises, industry group says

The National Pork Board, citing Nielsen Perishables Group data for the 14 weeks ending Oct. 26, notes that pork sales have been strong late in the year. Sausage sales were up 4.1 percent over last …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2017
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Polk County housing organization gets $750K grant

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund received a grant of $750,960 from the Iowa Finance Authority. That award was part of $7.4 million in grants to 25 local housing trust funds to support affordable housing …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2017
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Bickford to lead Alzheimer’s Association in Iowa

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter, a voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research, has hired Doug Bickford as its new executive director. Bickford was most recently executive director for the American Diabetes Association …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2017
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Urbandale approves development agreement for Deere IT project

The Urbandale City Council on Tuesday approved a development agreement for the company to construct a new two-story office building as the principal location for John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group. The 134,000-square-foot building, which the …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2017
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Southridge Senior Lofts will open in January

Miller-Valentine Group said its Southridge Senior Lofts community for adults 55 and older will open in January. The development features one- and two-bedroom apartments, with gourmet kitchens, energy-efficient appliances, large closets, central air conditioning, and …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2017
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Price named manager of Coldwell Banker office in Altoona

Liz Price has been named branch manager of the Coldwell Banker real estate office in Altoona, where she has been assistant manager since spring. Price is a St. Louis-area native and attended Lewis and Clark …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2017