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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of Jan. 11

Organization Event Arrival Date Departure Date Attendance Meeting Venue City Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association Annual Meeting & Convention 1/10/2016 1/12/2016 500 Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center Des Moines Associated General Contractors of Iowa…
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Bankers Trust reports record earnings for 2015

Bankers Trust Co. earned $37 million in 2015, a 12.4 percent increase from the previous year, according to a release. With assets of almost $4 billion, the Des Moines-based bank ranks among the top 250 …

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Take the sting out of finding a place to keep bees

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has launched www.BeeLaws.org, which gives information in various cities’ laws on beekeeping. The site also gives contact information for cities’ staff members. “The number of beekeepers in Iowa has increased roughly …

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Homesteaders Life enters partnership with ClearPoint

Homesteaders Life Co. a national leader in pre-need funeral funding based in West Des Moines, has announced a new partnership with ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust as sole trustee for Homesteaders’ Assurance Trust product. Based …

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Delpesce resigns from YMCA of Greater Des Moines

Vernon Delpesce, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines during a period that saw it double membership and expand its footprint across the metro, resigned effective today.


Wade Riedinger, senior vice president…
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Event Feb. 27: Skywalk Golf registrations are open

Registration for this year’s Skywalk Golf Classic is now open. The event, organized by the nonprofit The First Tee of Greater Des Moines, will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 in Capital Square. Admission is …

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December layoffs down sharply, but 2015 still took a toll

A strong economy, coupled with what appears to be a growing reluctance to announce layoffs during the holidays, contributed to December experiencing the lowest number of monthly job cuts in more than 15 years, according…
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IEC calls for long-term water quality funding

A new analysis of state programs by the nonprofit Iowa Environmental Council found that the Iowa Legislature already has the tools to ensure steady, long-term financing of water quality work the council supports.


In “Healthy Lands,…
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Veridian seeking board members

Veridian Credit Union has announced a call for candidates to serve on its board of directors. Eligible candidates are members in good standing and at least 18 years of age. Applications are due by 5 …

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Iowa Music Project offers studio time in competition

The Iowa Music Project’s songwriting showcase will accept submissions through March 14. All musicians with an Iowa connection can submit audio or video recordings of original songs at the project’s website. At the end of the competition, …

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