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Iowa has long had a reputation of leading the nation in public education. Yet in the midst of a hotly contested school funding…
By CHRIS CONETZKEY | Feb 10, 2016
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Polk supervisors give themselves 4.7 percent raise

The Polk County Board of Supervisors this week voted to give themselves a 4.7 percent raise, well above what they have given to rank-and-file county workers,The Des Moines Register reported. The $5,000 boost the supervisors awarded …
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016
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WDM chamber seeks Emerging Citizen of the Year nominations

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has annually hosted a Citizen of the Year Celebration to honor people who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication to service and general betterment of the community. This year, the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016
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ISU students to fend off mock cyberattack

Teams of Iowa State University students will face eight straight hours of attacks on the computers and networks behind a simulated city’s power and water utilities. It’s part of the Cyber-Physical System Cyber Defense Competition. …
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016
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Event March 2: Heartland AEA Education Career Fair

Heartland Area Education Agency is hosting a free education career fair on March 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. at its main office in Johnston. Teachers and other education professionals can meet with representatives from …
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016
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Yellen: Rates will hinge on whether turmoil persists

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the Fed still expects to raise interest rates gradually, while making it clear that continued market turmoil could throw the central bank off course from the multiple increases that…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 10, 2016
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Lidgett featured in Better Homes and Gardens video series

Square One DSM client Liz Lidgett is featured in a new video series by Better Homes and Gardens entitled, “The Art Hunter.” Lidgett helps clients discover creative solutions for displaying art in their homes. “Liz…
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016
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Event Feb. 16: Urban Land Institute to focus on downtown growth

Urban Land Institute Iowa will discuss the plans, regulations, incentives, financing sources and developer decisions that have led to the population growth of downtown Des Moines. Speakers are Mike Ludwig and Mary Niederbach of the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016
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KemPharm granted priority review of pain drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review to KemPharm Inc. for its new painkiller drug candidate. The Coralville-based company developed the drug candidate, known as KP201/APAP, as an abuse-deterrent, immediate-release alternative to…
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016
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Event Feb. 29: Next steps in water quality

Leaders of the Iowa Soil and Water Future Task Force will lay out key recommendations and plans for this legislative session at an event beginning 11:30 a.m. Feb. 29 at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, …
By BPC Staff | Feb 10, 2016