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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 …

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Kemin forms new subsidiary in Russia

Kemin Industries has formed a new subsidiary in Russia where it will operate in the Special Economic Zone of Lipetsk, the Cultivation Corridor said in its newsletter. The facility, expected to be completed by spring 2017, will …

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Meredith moves into women’s clothing

Meredith Corp. and Apparel Bridge LLC have formed a retail partnership with Von Maur Department Store for SHAPE Active, a women’s active wear collection designed by the two companies. Von Maur initially will offer 11 pieces from …

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New innovation fund to invest $25 million in Iowa startups

A new fund that would invest in Iowa startups is moving forward after receiving certification from the state, the Des Moines Register reported. River Glen Venture Partners aims to raise a pool of $25 million it would …

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Event March 2: Kickstarter founder to speak at ISU

Perry Chen, creator and chairman of the fundraising platform Kickstarter, will speak  at Iowa State University’s Memorial Union at 8 p.m March 2. Chen’s presentation, the Murray Bacon Center for Business Ethics Lecture, is entitled …

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ABI Foundation taking apps for Business Horizons

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation is accepting applications for Business Horizons, a weeklong program that helps high school students learn about business, teamwork, leadership and personal development. The July 17-21 session at Central College …

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Loan growth led a profitable year for Iowa banks

Residential construction loans at Iowa banks posted double-digit gains in 2015 and helped boost loan growth 6.4 percent over 2014, according to the Iowa Bankers Association. By the end of the fourth quarter, banks had …

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Medicaid managed care start date moved to April 1

Iowa’s move to Medicaid managed care was delayed for a second time on Tuesday afternoon when the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told the state that it would approve an April 1 start …