AABP EP Awards 728x90

All Latest News

DSC 6869

Casey’s reports another strong quarter

Fuel sales and gains in customer purchases of pizzas and other prepared food and fountain items led Casey’s General Stores Inc. to what the company said was a record first fiscal quarter. Ankeny-based Casey’s reported …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2016
DSC 6869

Report looks at ways to improve Iowa history education

A new report aimed at improving how Iowa K-12 schools teach Iowa history education was released on Tuesday. It issues 11 recommendations, including developing recognition programs to celebrate Iowa history, awards for outstanding Iowa history teaching, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2016
DSC 6869

Western Gateway to offer valet parking

Keck Parking plans to offer valet parking in the Western Gateway Park area beginning Sept. 9. The station will be next to Magnolia Wine Kitchen, 1420 Locust St., on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 5 p.m. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2016
DSC 6869

Northeast Iowa flooding causes $5 million in damage to infrastructure

Iowa Environmental Focus: Near-record flooding in northeastern Iowa caused $5 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to an estimate by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The estimate does not include damage …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2016
DSC 6869

Oct. 19: Central Iowa OctoPRfest Institute

Host: Central Iowa Public Relations Society of America About: Celebrate and explore the art of communications at Central Iowa PRSA’s OctoPRfest, a professional development conference and PRIME Awards ceremony. When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2016
DSC 6869

Sept. 14: A little bit newsroom, a little bit ad agency, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll

Host: Central Iowa Public Relations Society of America About: Phil Roeder, director of communications for Des Moines Public Schools, will speak about continuing changes in the delivery of news and information in the public education sector. When: 11 a.m.…
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2016
DSC 6869

Sept. 14: A little bit newsroom, a little bit ad agency, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll

Host: Central Iowa Public Relations Society of America About: Phil Roeder, director of communications for Des Moines Public Schools, will speak about continuing changes in the delivery of news and information in the public education sector. When: 11 a.m.…
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2016
DSC 6869

Wal-Mart nixes ‘independent verification’ statement on supplements

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to eliminate an “independent verification” statement on its Walmart store-brand Spring Valley dietary supplement labels nationwide, in response to the Iowa attorney general’s concerns that the statement could mislead consumers. Through an …
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2016
DSC 6869

Cedar Rapids ponders uses for site once intended for casino

Cedar Rapids Gazette: At least three City Council members say Cedar Rapids officials should gauge interest in a high-profile, city-owned site that has been on lockdown for several years in wait of a possible casino. Others …
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2016
DSC 6869

Coalition of merchants urges Congress to keep debit reforms in place

A diverse coalition of 407 big and small retailers is petitioning Congress not to repeal debit card reforms that were enacted in 2010. The coalition, which includes Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores, Fareway and Hy-Vee Inc., …
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2016