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United Way urges community to help kids read

United Way of Central Iowa is launching a grass-roots campaign to get Greater Des Moines residents to volunteer to help children learn to read — a key strategy in a communitywide plan to help more…
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Iowa Leading Indicators Index posts first increase since December 2014

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index, a measure of the state economy that is compiled by the Department of Revenue, recorded its first increase in more than a year in March, when the index rose to …

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Hargens, Spiegel receive advanced manufacturing leadership awards

Roger Hargens, president and CEO of Ankeny-based AccuMold, received NACFAM’s Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Award at its Annual Conference dinner on April 28. Hargens was selected to receive the Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Award for a mid-size …

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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…