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Federal grant allows Des Moines to add 13 firefighters

The city of Des Moines will receive a $2.5 million federal grant to pay the salaries and benefits of 13 new firefighters over a two-year period, according to a release. The federal Staffing for Adequate …
By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2016
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Mercy appears poised for more expansion

The Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request next week from Mercy Properties Inc. for a project that includes the construction of an 11-story tower on the southeast side of Mercy…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 11, 2016
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Whatever happened to the automated grocery kiosk planned for Des Moines’ central city?

Whatever happened to the project we heard about last summer to install a robotic grocery kiosk in Des Moines?   As organizers learned, the devil often is in the details, even with good ideas. 


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By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 11, 2016
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Aug. 9: FIN Capital Women’s Angel Investor Network – Open angel hour

Host: FIN Capital  About: Learn more about the Women’s Angel Investor Network and membership opportunities. Angel hour is held each Tuesday. When: Noon to 1 p.m. Where: Iowa Center for Economic Success 

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By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2016
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Nov. 3: Employment Law: What Every Board Should Know to Protect Their Organization

Host: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines About: Session participants will discuss the fundamentals of employment law and the common pitfalls for nonprofit employers, areas of growing exposure to risk and how to protect your organization…
By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2016
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Airport traffic grew 3.8 percent in July

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport grew by 3.8 percent in July compared with the same month last year. For the year, airport traffic is up 5.8 percent.  American Airlines was the top carrier …
By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2016
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Gronstal named president of NCSL

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal has been named president of the bipartisan National Conference of State Legislatures. The organization represents 7,383 state lawmakers and more than 20,000 legislative staffers. Gronstal, 66,has been a state lawmaker for …
By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2016
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With Lacy retirement 3 years away, Meredith announces new president

  Tom Harty

Meredith Corp. directors have elected Tom Harty president and chief operating officer. He will report to chairman and CEO Steve Lacy, who will focus on long-term strategy, business expansion and acquisitions, according …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 11, 2016
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With Lacy retirement 3 years away, Meredith announces new president

  Tom Harty

Meredith Corp. directors have elected Tom Harty president and chief operating officer. He will report to chairman and CEO Steve Lacy, who will focus on long-term strategy, business expansion and acquisitions, according …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 11, 2016
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Incentives approved for renovation of Hotel Fort Des Moines

  The Des Moines City Council has approved an economic development package worth an estimated $4 million for the planned $37 million renovation of the shuttered Hotel Fort Des Moines.


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By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2016
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