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Mercy Network adds three Wheaton Franciscan hospitals

The Wheaton Franciscan Sisters finalized an agreement previously announced in October, making the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Iowa operations part of Mercy Health Network as of May 1. The Wheaton Iowa operations include Covenant Medical …

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Grandview Park shelter to be named for former councilman Mahaffey

An enclosed shelter at the city of Des Moines’ Grandview Park will be dedicated in honor of former City Councilman Bob Mahaffey during a ceremony at noon on May 10. Mahaffey served the city for …

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28-story high rise proposed in downtown Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A 28-story high rise is among three building proposals for what the city calls its last city-owned plot marked for post-flood redevelopment in the downtown core. The vacant property, which includes three adjoining …

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Denson is betting on Albaugh horse to win Derby

Ankeny businessman Dennis Albaugh on Saturday provided an unusual incentive for Central Iowans to watch the Kentucky Derby this week.   


During the 50th Anniversary Gala for Des Moines Area Community College, Albaugh said if…
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Dee Baird leaving corridor chamber

Corridor Business Journal: Dee Baird resigned April 29 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, where she has served for almost six years. Baird had a major role in merging the Cedar …

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Johnson County minimum wage increases for second time

Corridor Business Journal: The minimum wage in Johnson County is now $9.15. The increase took effect Sunday, and marks the second of three set increases. Last fall, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously raised the…
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Event May 18: Luncheon: Preventing identity theft

Host: The Business Warriors
About: The Business Warriors, a networking group that provides expert resources and business tips to business owners, is hosting National Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist William Walker.
When: May 18 | 11:30…
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Partnership pushes ‘buy local’ plan

In honor of National Small Business Wee, the Greater Des Moines Partnership is reminding businesses to pledge to shift 5 percent of their spending to local vendors as part of a program called “Look Local …

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Input sought on Iowa State Freight Plan

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding the Iowa State Freight Plan. The Iowa DOT is developing the plan to guide future freight initiatives and investments in Iowa’s multimodal freight transportation system. …

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Legislature adjourns: Wrap of key business topics

  
The Iowa Legislature adjourned late Friday after passing a biorenewable chemical tax credit but failing to do more than status quo spending on water quality.


Now that the legislature has adjourned, here’s an at-a-glance…
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