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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 …

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Home sales dropped last month in Greater Des Moines

Greater Des Moines home sales dropped to 1,398 in July from 1,470 a year ago, but the number of pending sales rose to 1,263 from 1,175, according to a report from the Des Moines Area…
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State cybersecurity plan now online

Gov. Terry Branstad previously announced the state has a new framework for coordinating its work on preventing cyberattacks, but the plan was not available online. The governor now notes you can see the whole plan here. Details …

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Iowa secretary of state, Google team up to offer online business services

Google will offer Iowa businesses free website hosting for one year and provide other online services as a part of a partnership with the Iowa secretary of state’s office. The program was announced today at …