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Burt named global communications manager for Kemin

Lauren Burt

Des Moines-based Kemin Industries Inc. has hired Lauren Burt as the company’s global communications manager. Burt, who previously was manager of corporate communications for Meredith Corp., will be responsible for managing all external …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2016
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Speculation grows on Branstad as China ambassador

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad confirmed he will meet this week with President-elect Donald Trump amid growing speculation Trump will ask him to serve as the U.S. ambassador to China. Since Trump’s Nov. 8 election …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2016
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Gerhart to resign as insurance commissioner; Ommen will be interim

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart on Monday announced he will resign from that position, effective Dec. 23. Deputy Commissioner Doug Ommen will be the interim insurance commissioner.


Nick Gerhart

“I’m honored to have had the …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 5, 2016
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Ankeny launches snow alert text messaging system

The city of Ankeny introduced a new way to communicate with its residents today, a program called Alert Me Ankeny. The new text messaging service will notify residents when emergency snow routes and all-city snow …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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General Mills to cut as many as 600 jobs globally

Cedar Rapids Gazette: General Mills Inc. said it would cut as many as 600 jobs globally as part of a new organizational structure, Reuters reported. A General Mills spokeswoman was not able to say what, if…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Pella Corp. hires new chief marketing officer

  Emily Videtto

Pella Corp., a leading manufacturer and designer of windows, doors and between-the-glass blinds and shades, has hired Emily Videtto as chief marketing officer. Videtto was most recently vice president of residential marketing …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Iowa Leading Indicators up slightly in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 105.6 in October from 105.4 in September. The monthly diffusion index increased in October to 62.5 from 56.3 in September. With another increase in October, Iowa’s nonfarm employment …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Fertilizer plant bonds are ‘junk,’ ratings service says

One of these days, Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC will produce 1.5 million to 2 million metric tons of fertilizer products a year, and it could use that cash flow to help offset some significant financing…
By KENT DARR | Dec 5, 2016
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Jan. 13: Agricultural Urbanism Annual Celebration

Host: Iowa State Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Natural Resources- Local Foods Team and Community Economic Development About: This event will engage local food leaders and partners in a dynamic setting around food systems as promoters of…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Mercer acquires Sirota Consulting

Global human resources consulting company Mercer has acquired the business of Sirota Consulting LLC, a global provider of employee engagement solutions through organizational assessments, surveys, technology and analytics. Sirota, a well-established global brand with more …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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