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Iowa Board of Regents debut 2-year tuition and budget road map

Cedar Rapids Gazette: In a new approach to budgeting that could give families a little more help in forecasting the costs of higher education, Iowa’s Board of Regents next week will consider a road map that …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2016
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Sept. 11: Des Moines Concours

Host:Des Moines Concours About: The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance will present an invitation-only exhibition of more than 100 vintage and classic motor vehicles, selected to celebrate the fine art, design evolution and amazing innovations of motor…
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2016
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Farm, food, environmental groups launch $4 million conservation effort

Organizations representing food companies, agricultural supply firms and conservation organizations have launched the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative and plan to raise $4 million over five years for conservation efforts.


The money will help accelerate the Soil Health…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 31, 2016
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Drake Law School to host 29 Chinese law students

Drake Law School will host 29 Chinese law students from the Southwest University of Political Science & Law in Chongqing as part of the first-ever Introduction to American Law and Legal System Program in September. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2016
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Iowa banks report continued loan growth

Iowa banks reported a total of $246.3 million in net income for the second quarter, up from $231 million a year ago, the Iowa Bankers Association said in a release. Loans grew nearly 8.6 percent …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2016
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ISU fellowship aims to expand rural entrepreneurship

A prestigious fellowship soon will be used to develop entrepreneurship opportunities for both Iowa State University students and underserved populations in rural Iowa. Linda Niehm, a professor in apparel, events and hospitality management, is the second faculty …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2016
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A call for help: Baton Rouge small businesses devastated by 1000-year flood

We received word from one of our business journal peers, the Baton Rouge Business Report, about the struggle that Louisiana businesses are dealing with in the wake of this month’s 1000-year flood. Many businesses were…
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2016
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Sept. 15: DMU Clinic Climb

Host: Des Moines University About: Des Moines University is hosting young professionals for an evening of networking and a progressive dinner touring DMU’s multispecialty clinic. They will meet health professionals, learn about choosing a primary care provider,…
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2016
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NOTEBOOK: New calls to action on water quality

There was a different tone at this year’s Farm Progress Show. Oh, sure, I saw the big display of “sale” farm equipment before I even got to Boone, parked side-by-side at Iowa Highway 17 and…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 30, 2016
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Partnership launches ag accelerator with help from four firms

After months of informally listing an ag accelerator as a possible priority, the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Cultivation Corridor have drawn support from four firms to make the idea happen.


The ag startup accelerator,…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 30, 2016