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Drive Spotter selected by Techstars Mobility accelerator

Drive Spotter Inc., an insurance technology company that graduated from last year’s inaugural Global Insurance Accelerator in Des Moines, has been selected as one of 12 startup companies that will participate in the Techstars Mobility…
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2016
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Fitch affirms A-minus rating for Athene

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the “A-minus” Insurer Financial Strength ratings of Athene Holding Ltd.’s operating companies, including Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Co., Athene Annuity and Life Co. Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2016
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Loebsack proposes National Flood Center

Congressman Dave Loebsack this week called for the creation of a National Flood Center that could be located at the University of Iowa, the Environmental Focus blog reported. Appearing at the University of Iowa’s Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2016
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Michigan environmentalist offers lessons from Flint

Chris Kolb was in the middle of the Flint water crisis. A former Democratic state lawmaker who now is president of the nonprofit Michigan Environmental Council, he co-chaired the task force that tried to figure…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jun 8, 2016
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June 14: Being Creative & Taking Risks

Host: Iowa Women in Architecture About: Have you ever thought about starting your own firm? Do you have a brilliant idea for the next new thing people won’t be able to live without? As designers,…
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2016
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June 14: Being Creative & Taking Risks

Host: Iowa Women in Architecture About: Have you ever thought about starting your own firm? Do you have a brilliant idea for the next new thing people won’t be able to live without? As designers,…
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2016
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Mercy to shift West Lakes labor and delivery to D.M.

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines announced Tuesday that it will move its labor and delivery unit at Mercy-West Lakes in West Des Moines to its main campus in Des Moines, effective Aug 1. All obstetrical care…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 8, 2016
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June 17: Hope researcher to keynote leadership conference

Host: Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and Regional Leadership Council of Central Iowa About: The Association of Leadership Programs Midwest Regional Conference will take place in Des Moines on June 16 and 17. The host organizations, Greater…
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2016
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June 14: What nonprofits need to know about the new overtime rules

Host: Community Foundation and United Way of Central Iowa. About: Do you need guidance on how the Department of Labor’s recent changes to the overtime rules and the exemptions for salaried workers apply to your nonprofit organization…
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2016
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Altoona outlet mall construction begins

Des Moines Register: The big equipment is in place and construction is finally beginning on the proposed 34-acre outlet mall in Altoona after months of delays.…
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2016