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Buccaneers and arena sold to Urbandale native and other investors

The Des Moines Buccaneers, along with the Urbandale ice arena where they play and that has been part of more than a half-century of hockey lore in Greater Des Moines, have been sold to a …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2017
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Hy-Vee pulls back on Austin distribution center

Hy-Vee Inc. said today it is delaying its timeline on the potential construction of a new distribution center in Austin, Minn., as it adjusts to changing market demands. “Over the next several years, we will …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2017
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Nov. 17: Brenton Skating Plaza opening

About: Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. and will be lighting the tree at 6:05. Ice carving begins at 6:30.
Costs to skate: Adult: $8; child/senior: (60+) $5; skate rental: $4.50; skate aids: $5; and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2017
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Reports: Iowan Sam Clovis encouraged Papadopoulos’ Russia meeting

Des Moines Register: Sam Clovis, an Iowa political operative and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign co-chairman, encouraged a low-level campaign representative to pursue a meeting with Russian officials. “Make the trip, if it is feasible,” Clovis wrote …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2017
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Voya Financial rebounds to profitable third quarter

Voya Financial Inc. on Tuesday announced net income available to common shareholders of $149 million, or 81 cents per diluted share, compared with a year-ago net loss of $248 million, or $1.24 per share. The improvement …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2017
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Survey: Midwest business conditions improve

Creighton University’s monthly survey of business leaders hints that economic conditions have improved slightly in nine Midwestern states, including Iowa, the Associated Press reported. Today’s report on the Mid-America Business Conditions Index rose to 58.8 in October …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2017
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Survey: Self-funded health plans grow in popularity

As organizations begin to assess options for group health coverage in 2018, new data out this week could help provide some perspective. Employer premiums on health care plans rose higher this year than they have …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Nov 1, 2017
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Catch Des Moines tourism work gets two awards

Catch Des Moines was awarded two 2017 Iowa Tourism Awards for Outstanding Social Media Execution and Outstanding Niche Market Initiative in Sioux City last week at the annual Iowa Tourism Conference. Greg Edwards, president and …
By BPC Staff | Oct 31, 2017
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Overdue state taxes and refunds to earn higher interest in 2018

The Iowa Department of Revenue today announced that the annual interest rate for overdue taxes and refunds in 2018 will be 6 percent. The annual rate has not changed since 2010, when it was set …
By BPC Staff | Oct 31, 2017
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State launches ‘5210’ childhood obesity prevention campaign

The state of Iowa has launched a statewide initiative to combat childhood obesity. The campaign, called “5210 – Healthy Choices Count,” is a public-private partnership between the Healthiest State Initiative and the Iowa Department of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 31, 2017