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Survey: 45 percent of Des Moines millennials worried about outliving retirement savings

Despite a rebound in the U.S. stock market, an increase in hiring and an improvement in home sale prices, many Des Moines millennials are fearful about having enough money in retirement. According to the 2016…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 15, 2016
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MenuMento joins Square One DSM

Des Moines-based startup MenuMento has joined the Square One DSM Accelerator. Founded by Alex Niswander and Gabe Nanaziashvili, MenuMento serves as a bridge between customers and a restaurant, bar or brewery’s brand. It provides clients with …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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EPA: Fracking harms water quality in some circumstances

A scientific study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ordered by Congress, provides evidence that fracking can harm water quality in certain conditions. The report identifies conditions that cause the most trouble.The impact can be severe when …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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Boattenhamer to leave Iowa Hospital Association

Greg Boattenhamer

The Iowa Hospital Association’s point man at the statehouse for the past two decades is moving on. Greg Boattenhamer, the IHA’s senior vice president of government relations and advocacy, announced he will leave …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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StoryCorps coming to Des Moines

Iowa Public Radio will host StoryCorps’ Mobile Tour in Des Moines this summer, recording interviews with Iowans from an Airstream trailer Aug. 3 to Sept. 1 at a site to be announced in the spring. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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Standard mileage deduction to decline in 2017

Business road warriors will get a slightly lower mileage tax deduction in 2017. The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday the new national business mileage deduction rate will be 53.5 cents per mile, down a half-cent …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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Deere delivers its 2 millionth engine in Waterloo

Cedar Valley Business Monthly: The John Deere Engine Works in Waterloo can now hang a sign that says “More than 2 Million Served.” Deere’s Waterloo engine plant, which began production 40 years ago, built engine No. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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Jan. 10: Downtown Council – Guru BBQ

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce About: Get the scoop on downtown news and member news at this popular Downtown Chamber coffee & networking event. When: 8 to 9 a.m. Where: Guru BBQ

Learn …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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Iowa turtle harvest season proposed

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Turtles in Iowa would be subject to commercial and recreational seasons and daily catch limits designed to protect them during their nesting season under preliminary rules the state Department of Natural Resources presented …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016
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Holmes Murphy named to Best Places to Work in Insurance

Holmes Murphy & Associates has again been recognized by Business Insurance magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance.

Climbing two spots from last year, the West Des Moines-based brokerage was ranked eighth …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2016