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Vilsack: Bio-based goods boost Iowa economy

The production of bio-based goods in Iowa has helped improve the rural economy with jobs and revenue, The Des Moines Register reported. A report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated production of bio-based items …

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Title V air emissions fee meeting rescheduled

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has rescheduled a meeting on air emissions permit fees that was postponed on Sept. 29. The session will be held at 2 p.m Oct. 27 at 7900 Hickman Road. …

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City board approves 20 years of tax relief for downtown high-rise

Blackbird Investments plans to start work next month on a “pioneering” residential tower, and the pathfinding nature of the project led the city of Des Moines Urban Design Review Board to approve a financial package …

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Elevate Iowa recognizes Legends of Manufacturing

Elevate Iowa, a program of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, recognized leaders in manufacturing at its second annual Legends in Iowa Manufacturing awards dinner Monday. Nearly 200 people attended the event at the…
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IowaBio accepting applications for innovation showcase

The Iowa Biotechnology Association is accepting applications for the Partnering for Growth Innovation Showcase, a March 21 forum for biotech leaders. The top company selected by an investor panel wins $5,000. Applications will be accepted through …

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Skiff Medical Center CEO to lead Cass County Health System

Brett Altman

Brett Altman, president and CEO of Skiff Medical Center in Newton, has accepted the position of CEO of Cass County Health System in Atlantic, effective January. Altman, who has been president and CEO …

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Iowa part of nationwide USA Discounters settlement

USA Discounters, a bankrupt Virginia-based national retailer, will provide nearly $96 million in relief to active-duty service members and veterans for alleged deceptive sales and lending practices. In Iowa, the company has agreed to provide …

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Oct. 7: LEAP Series – Political Roundtable Discussion

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce About: The LEAP program is a 10-month series designed to develop and support women leaders and business owners in Central Iowa and to position them for the next steps…
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Science Center’s ‘Wild Music’ exhibit opens

The Science Center of Iowa’s latest traveling exhibit, “Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life,” opened on Oct. 1. Through sensory-stimulating activities, visitors will not only hear the music that surrounds them every day, but …

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Iowa state treasurer won’t suspend activity with Wells Fargo

Cedar Rapids Gazette: State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald thinks the president of Wells Fargo Co. should be fired but doesn’t plan to close the state’s account with the bank that “keeps the state’s checking account, if you …