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Event March 2: Understanding identity theft

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a presentation to help individuals and businesses know how to protect themselves from identity theft. William Walker, senior  regional vice president with LegalShield Services, will speak at the …

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Applications available for African-American scholarships

Applications for tuition scholarships through the Mary E. Wood Scholarship Fund and the Larry W. Carter Scholarship Fund are available for African-American students seeking higher education. Mary Wood, a Des Moines native, was the first …

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Iowa joins $56M derivative bid-rigging settlement

State attorneys general from nearly two dozen states, including Iowa, announced multi-million dollar settlements Wednesday with two investment firms that the states allege rigged bids in connection with certain financial products sold to government and…
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Event March 1: Iowa CREW will host discussion on the paths taken by women in public service

The Iowa chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women is sponsoring a panel discussion titled “Women in Public Service” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1 at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West …

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Building inspectors honored

Two Greater Des Moines building inspectors with a combined 67 years on the job have received lifetime achievement awards from the Iowa Association of Building Officials. Maurice Dudney, who retired last month after 38 years …

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Altoona official will talk about real estate developments in the city

Altoona City Administrator Jeff Mark will talk about current construction projects, future development plans and other commercial real estate developments in the city when the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association meets at 7:15 a.m. March …

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SCENES FROM: The Partnership Building

Several elements popped out during a tour of the reconstructed headquarters of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The design by Slingshot Architecture used accents of Iowa hickory wood, the red that permeates the Partnership’s new…
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DNR chirps about lower Chickadee Checkoff receipts

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hoping this year’s tax filers will be more generous toward the Chickadee Checkoff after receipts fell in 2014. “It’s disheartening after a five-year positive trend to see donations …

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Prometheus Awards finalists named

Technology Association of Iowa and accounting firm LWBJ have named finalists for the Prometheus Awards in 14 categories that drew a combined 124 nominations. Finalists for Ag Technology Company of the Year, a new category, …

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Water quality projects will receive low-cost loans

Eight Iowa cities will receive a total of $23.5 million in State Revolving Fund loans for water-quality projects, the Iowa Finance Authority said in a release. The loans will provide a low-cost financing option for …