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Fair-Play Scoreboards to move out of Iowa

After 93 years in Iowa, Fair-Play Scoreboards will no longer be manufactured in Des Moines.


Trans-Lux Corp., which acquired the family-owned company in 1997, will move the scoreboard manufacturing operation to a new 66,000-square-foot factory…
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Linn County supervisor proposes $10.25 minimum wage by 2019

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Linn County residents could see a $10.25 minimum wage by 2019. On Monday, Linn County Board of Supervisors Chairman Ben Rogers unveiled his plan to increase the countywide minimum wage by $1 a …

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Des Moines tech company donates services for flooded W.V. town

A Des Moines technology company is helping a West Virginia town re-create cemetery records lost during historic flooding in June, the Charleston Gazette Mail reported. NewCom Technologies was emailed by the mayor of Clendenin, W.V., asking if …

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Branstad, Rastetter named to Trump agriculture advisory panel

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad, Regents President Bruce Rastetter and four other Iowans have been named to Donald Trump’s Agricultural Advisory Committee. …

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Startup Stories to feature Rocket Referrals founders

Wednesday’s (Aug. 17) session of Square One DSM Startup Stories will feature the co-founders of Rocket Referrals, Torey and Carl Maerz. The company runs an automated referral system that helps leverage an insurance agent’s client …

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Farmers Insurance launches rideshare coverage in Iowa

Farmers Insurance announced that it has introduced its new rideshare insurance coverage in Iowa, effective today. Under a new Iowa laweffective Jan. 1, 2017, ride-hailing drivers will be required to have insurance coverage from the moment they …

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Partnership plans policy kickoff

The Greater Des Moines Partnership plans a state policy agenda kickoff meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at its headquarters, 700 Locust St. Major topic areas include economic development, research and development, tax …

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Capital Crossroads 2.0 sets town hall Aug. 30

Capital Crossroads 2.0, the visioning process for Central Iowa, will hold a town hall meeting from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Des Moines Central Library. Speakers will detail emerging trends from the …

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Polk City entrepreneur named SBDC Business of the Month

America’s SBDC Iowa has named Amy Vohs, owner of Lil’ Sidekick in Polk City, as the winner of its statewide Business of the Month Award. Lil’ Sidekick produces a unique strap that attaches to car seats, high …

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Des Moines Cold Storage plans $17 million expansion

Des Moines Cold Storage plans to build a $17 million cold storage and distribution plant in the Southeast Agrimergent Technology Park at Southeast 43rd Street and Vandalia Road, north of the Des Moines River, The Des …