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Iowa tax collections lagging below estimate

Cedar Rapids Gazette: State revenue grew slightly in October, but the growth rate through the first four months of the current fiscal year is lagging significantly below the amount of tax that state officials estimated would …

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Meredith partners in data-driven marketing program

Meredith Corp. announced today it has partnered with The Trade Desk Inc., a global technology platform for buyers of advertising, to launch a data analysis tool the companies say will be the “next phase of …

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Nov. 18: Thirty-First Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber About: The Philanthropy Day Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Central Iowa through their many generous contributions. When: 11:45 a.m.…
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Jan. 4: West Side Legislative Breakfast

Host: The West Des Moines, Clive, Waukee and Windsor Heights Chambers of Commerce About: Attend a breakfast offering an opportunity to meet your legislators, ask questions, and get answers. When: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Where:…
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Mercy Health Network CEO Vellinga to retire in ’17

After 43 years of service to Iowa health care, Mercy Health Network President and CEO David Vellinga today announced his intention to retire in 2017.  


David Vellinga Vellinga, 66, also is a senior executive…
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Greater Des Moines foreclosure rate remained below 1 percent in August

The rate of foreclosures among active mortgages in Greater Des Moines dropped 0.31 percentage points over the year ending in August to 0.67 percent, real estate analytics firm CoreLogic Inc. said. Mortgage loans that were …

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Walkability guru David Fields to speak in Tomorrow Plan series

Transportation consultant David Fields of NelsonNygaard will speak about promoting walkability in city neighborhoods and suburbs in the next Tomorrow Plan series installment at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Windsor Heights Community Center. Fields, who …

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American Equity reports third-quarter loss

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. reported a third-quarter net loss of $7.4 million, or 9 cents per share, compared with net income of $97.3 million, or $1.19 per share, for third quarter 2015. The company …

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Nov. 16: Restaurant Series Luncheon – Vivian’s Diner

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce About: Downtown Chamber luncheons are about the business of food. Hear from the owners and chefs about what makes them unique, and enjoy a customized three-course meal to…
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ISU researchers participate in national family health conference

More than 50 Iowa State University researchers in human development and family studies will offer their expertise in family health in areas including parental substance abuse, sibling tensions and family finance at a national conference …