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EPA lake study finds runoff pollution, toxic algae

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its National Lakes Assessment based on 2012 data, which shows that many lakes haven’t changed that much in the past five years.


But the EPA notes that toxic algae problems…
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Report: Legalized marijuana from other states affecting Iowa

Easier access to more powerful forms of marijuana from states that have legalized the addictive drug is having a negative impact on an increasing number of Iowans, according to Steve Lukan, director of the Governor’s …

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Cedar Rapids approves 4-inch topsoil rule

The city of Cedar Rapids this week passed an ordinance requiring developers to leave 4 inches of topsoil on lots after construction, the Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club reported. The law allows 3 inches of topsoil, counting …

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Health insurance enrollment fair scheduled Dec. 12

Dec. 15 is the last day for individuals to enroll in or change insurance plans through the federal health insurance Marketplace for coverage to start Jan. 1. The Polk County Health Department, Planned Parenthood of …

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American Advertising Awards contest entries open

The American Advertising Awards will accept entries through 5 p.m Dec. 16. The awards recognize exceptional advertising in the Greater Des Moines area in all media. The competition is part of a three-level national contest. …

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Ames Lab, Oak Ridge to study 3-D printing powders

Ames Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve metal alloy powders used in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing. “The project will improve …

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Iowa Business Council names Van Gundy as executive director

The Iowa Business Council has named former Principal Financial Group executive Georgia Van Gundy as executive director effective Jan. 3.


She replaces Elliott Smith, who resigned in November. Van Gundy worked as assistant vice president…
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Athene USA parent company raises $1.1B in IPO

Shareholders of Athene Holding Ltd., parent company of Athene USA, have raised $1.1 billion in their initial public offering of common stock, which began trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.


Athene’s class A…
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the December 9 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the December 9 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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Storey Kenworthy foundation makes first-year grants

The Storey Kenworthy Family of Companies has selected four Central Iowa charities to receive funding through its inaugural Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving Annual Grant program. The charities will each receive a $2,500 grant to …