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Environmental group: Iowa waterways improve little after $4.4B expense

There is little evidence that Iowa has cut runoff pollution significantly since 1995, even with $4.4 billion in federal spending on agricultural programs, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. That’s the word from the Environmental Working Group, which …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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Planner: Forget the shiny buses and fancy names; BRT is about reliability

Corey Pitts, a planner with VHB, writes in Mobility Lab that we in the press focus too much on the speedy trips, shiny buses, special names and fancy shelters associated with bus rapid transit lines.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 14, 2016
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the October 14 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the October 14 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 …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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New venture capital firm to specialize in ag tech sector

Prairie Crest Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early to mid-stage investments in breakthrough agriculture and technology firms, has been launched in Des Moines by principals Barry Adams and Mark White. The partners said the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2016
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Emerald ash borer spreads to Adair, Adams counties

The tree-killing emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Adams and Adair counties, the state reported. More than a third of Iowa counties now have confirmed the pest, which kills ash trees by disrupting their food …
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2016
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Ramsey hired to lead Drake’s Executive Education Center

Sarah Ramsey

The Executive Education Center at Drake University has hired its first full-time director, Sarah Ramsey. In its first year of operation, the leadership development center has prepared more than 50 central Iowa professionals for careers …
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2016
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Oct. 25: Celebrate CREWIowa

Host: CREW Iowa About: Join CREW Iowa for a night of networking with commercial real estate industry professionals. This is their annual membership drive event. Bring a guest and introduce them to CREW Iowa. When: 5…
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2016
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Savery Hotel owners buy Liberty Building

Schulte Hospitality Group Inc. of Louisville, Ky., has paid $11.5 million for the historic Liberty Building at 418 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines and a parking garage that was built as part of the renovation…
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2016
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Four to enter Iowa African-American Hall of Fame

The Iowa African-American Hall of Fame will induct four new members in November. Kesho Scott Betty Andrews Henry Harper James B. Morris Jr.  

Joining the 65 previous inductees will be: Kesho Scott, associate professor of…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 13, 2016
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Winnebago revenues up 4.9 percent

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenues of $263.3 million, a 4.9 percent increase from the prior-year period. Net income for the quarter was $13.1 million, or 49 cents per share, an increase of 12 …
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2016