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Iowa Electronic Markets opens presidential predictions

The Iowa Electronic Markets, an education program at the University of Iowa, has opened its presidential nomination predictions for the season.

The program offers “contracts” for Democratic candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton and Republican …
By BPC Staff | Jan 27, 2016
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Vermeer, Houston join Iowa Business Council

Kevin Vermeer of UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines and Dan Houston of Principal Financial Group Inc. in Des Moines have accepted invitations to join the Iowa Business Council.

Council membership consists of the top …
By BPC Staff | Jan 27, 2016
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Wellmark Foundation names new executive director

The Wellmark Foundation announced the appointment of Becky Wampler as the foundation’s new executive director.

With more than 25 years of experience at Wellmark Inc., Wampler is “uniquely qualified to take The Wellmark Foundation to …
By BPC Staff | Jan 27, 2016
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Event Jan. 29: Science Center ribbon-cutting for renovated planetarium

Science Center of Iowa will hold a ribbon-cutting for its revamped planetarium from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. The Star Theater, with its  50-foot, 360-degree domed screen, has special projectors, lighting and new programming. It is included …
By BPC Staff | Jan 27, 2016
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EatingWell enters into licensing partnership for retail foods

 

Meredith Corp. today announced that it has agreed to a multiyear licensing partnership with Bellisio Foods Inc. for the EatingWell brand. It’s Meredith’s first licensing partnership for the EatingWell brand and Meredith Brand Licensing’s …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 26, 2016
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Principal Charity Classic seeks volunteers

  The Principal Charity Classic has opened online registration for volunteers. The event runs May 31 to June  5 at Wakonda Club. Volunteers work three shifts ranging from four to six hours and are asked to make…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 26, 2016
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Iowa unemployment rate holds steady

  Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed at 3.4 percent in December. A year before, it was at 4.3 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 5 percent in December. Iowa’s nonfarm employment gained jobs…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 26, 2016
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Workiva ranked one of best places to work in tech

  Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have ranked Ames-based Workiva Inc. fourth on its list of the 10 best large workplaces in technology. Workiva, which produces cloud-based productivity solutions, won kudos for employees’…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 26, 2016
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Des Moines will light up new ramp with solar panels

The city of Des Moines will have a solar array that will supply all of the electrical needs of a $19 million parking ramp that will be part of an estimated $60 million residential and…
By KENT DARR | Jan 26, 2016
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Dice survey: Tech salaries up 7.7 percent

Average technology salaries in the U.S. saw the biggest year-over-year leap ever, up 7.7 percent to $96,370 annually, according to the annual salary survey by Dice, a leading careers site for technology professionals. Bonuses and contract rates …
By BPC Staff | Jan 26, 2016