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Iowa weather running hotter than normal

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports that the weather over the past couple of weeks has been slightly warmer than normal, with about average rain.  Average rainfall statewide was 2.1 inches, a bit above …

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Igor moves into Gravitate power rankings

Geoff Wood, the innovation guru behind the Gravitate co-working site, has been compiling a completely subjective, just-for-fun set of power rankings. It’s a chance to highlight operations he thinks have legs, although he’s not saying …

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Tax incentive application approved for Drake area apartment project

The Des Moines City Council has approved Neighborhood Development Corp.’s application for an estimated $968,398 in state tax credits for a  $7.6 million project that would add 50 market-rate apartment units in the Drake University …

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Raising tax rates on rich could help spread wealth, broaden economic strength, Atlantic magazine says

The presidential candidates have been discussing what to do about taxes, with a debate over the tax rates for the rich being part of the battle.


Atlantic magazine published a long historical analysis of whether Democratic nominee…
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Federal candidates in Iowa air concerns about Farm Credit System

Radio Iowa: Federal officeholders from Iowa and their general election challengers are raising questions about the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks established by the federal government in 1916 to help farmers. Sen. Chuck …

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Meredith makes more leadership changes

In the wake of the appointments of Tom Harty as president and chief operation officer and Jon Werther as president of its National Media Group, Meredith Corp. announced additional promotions. Georgine Anton is now president…
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Altoona adopts ‘complete streets’ policy

Altoona has become the ninth local city to adopt a policy of “complete streets,” which supports roadway design that is friendly to walkers, bicyclists, motorists and other travelers. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization …

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Vilsack to speak in Ames next week

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will give the keynote address during the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer National Road Tour stop in Ames on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Debi Durham, director of the Iowa …

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Tippett to give Bucksbaum lecture at Drake

Journalist and talk show radio host Krista Tippett will deliver the annual Bucksbaum lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in Drake University’s Knapp Center. The event is free and open to the public. Tippett hosts …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the August 12 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the August 12 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 …