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Event Feb. 17: Veteran mentoring program webinar

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon, Prositions will host a free webinar titled “How to Build a Veteran Mentoring Program in 5 Easy Steps.” The webinar is based on extensive research, observations …

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VIDEO: Economic Forecast 2016

The Business Record hosted its 2016 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Jan. 28 at the Sheraton West Des Moines. The event was moderated by Business Record Editor Chris Conetzkey and included panelists Dan Houston, president & …

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Politics, pot and pricing the farm add some texture to land expo

Steve Bruere, soft-spoken and steady in his ways now that he is 35 years and 1 day old, probably is not a big subscriber to conspiracy of circumstances theories. On the other hand, he says …

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Judge schedules 40 trials a year to settle 3,550 DuPoint lawsuits

DuPont Co. will face 40 trials a year starting April 2017 involving plaintiffs who say they developed cancer from a toxic chemical used to make Teflon that leaked from one of the company’s plants in …

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UpCraft Club lands spot in top-five startup accelerator program

Elizabeth Caven, founder of UpCraft Club, has landed a spot in the 500 Startups Batch 16 program. The venture capital seed fund and startup accelerator is considered one of the top five programs worldwide, according …

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Laser Resources acquires Freaky Fresh Marketing

Urbandale-based Laser Resources Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Freaky Fresh Marketing, a Johnston-based marketing firm that has been serving customers throughout Iowa since 2012. Freaky Fresh Marketing provides customized marketing services and …

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Radias named 2016 Tango Gala honorary chairs

Children & Families of Iowa announced it has named Suku and Mary Radia as the 2016 Tango Gala honorary chairs. The couple have been involved in countless volunteer and charitable causes with the aim of …

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John Deere Financial to host robotics competition

As part of the John Deere INSPIRE initiative, John Deere Financial will host a league championship tournament of the FIRST Tech Challenge-Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 30, in Johnston. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science …

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VIDEO: How will Iowa’s economy fare in 2016?

How will Iowa’s economy fare in 2016? We asked all four panelists at our annual Economic Forecast luncheon to provide their forecasts for 2016 and to provide their reasoning.

Watch the video below to hear …

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Report ranks Iowa 14th best for well-being

Iowans’ well-being relative to the rest of the nation improved slightly over last year, according to annual national index results released today by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. Iowa ranks 14th among the states in…