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Inaugural holiday calorie-burner spawns community meal

The idea seemed simple enough. Faced with the prospect of a nearly unavoidable 5,000-calorie plate of holiday goodness, some Central Iowans decided to organize a holiday run, the Downtown Des Moines Turkey Trot. It couldn’t hurt…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 25, 2015
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Des Moines ranked as most affordable housing market

Avalanche Consulting of Austin, Texas, used 2014 American Community Survey data to check which American cities were the most affordable for owners and renters. Des Moines topped the list, with just 25 percent of its housing considered …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Meredith thinking cash might sweeten merger deal – NY Post

The New York Post is reporting that Meredith Corp. is considering kicking in some cash to sweeten a $2.4 billion merger with Media General Inc. that is in jeopardy because of a rival offer to purchase …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Event Dec. 3: Partnership opens registration for legislative luncheon

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will reveal its legislative agenda at a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. A panel discussion featuring legislative leaders will be part …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Ames Environmental merges with Impact7G, Inc.

Asbestos firm Ames Environmental Inc. has merged with Johnston-based Impact7G, Inc., a professional environmental and sustainability services firm. Ames Environmental will continue to provide asbestos and indoor air quality inspections, asbestos training, project management and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Iowa construction and development loans up

Construction and land development loans led an 8.4 percent increase in lending in the third quarter over the same time last year, according to the Iowa Bankers Association.


Iowa banks provided more than $51.5 billion…
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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DMACC’S Jim Stick named Administrator of the Year

Des Moines Area Community College Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Jim Stick has been named Administrator of the Year by the National States Advisory Council. The National States Advisory Council is a division within …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Profits and sales down, but Deere stock surges as it beats estimates

Deere & Co. shares surged 6 percent in premarket trading today after the company blew past profit and sales estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter, MarketWatch reported. The Moline, Ill.-based company said it had net income of …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Prairie Meadows suspends YMCA pool payments

Prairie Meadows is suspending its donation to the Wellmark YMCA over its stalled pool project, reports DesMoinesRegister.com. The casino pledged $1 million for naming rights to the aquatic center, but its board of directors voted last week …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Event Jan. 27: Iowa Caucus Consortium CEO roundtable

The Iowa Caucus Consortium plans a CEO roundtable Jan. 27 at which business leaders will discuss issues of importance to them and their businesses that could be affected by the political world. The event will …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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