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Police and fire pension system announces employer rate reduction

The Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa announced today a significant reduction in the employer contribution rate effective July 1, 2016, a move that will benefit 49 municipalities across the state. The retirement …

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Mike Knapp steps down as Iowa Realty CEO

R. Michael Knapp Iowa Realty Co. Inc., the state’s largest real estate company and once one of its top developers, announced today that R. Michael Knapp will step down as president and CEO and take…
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IEDA looks to hire state economist

The Iowa Economic Development Authority wants to hire a state economist, a position that was eliminated 15 years ago, The Des Moines Register reported. Director Debi Durham said she will ask Gov. Terry Branstad to include $200,000…
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Nominations open for Live United awards

United Way of Central Iowa seeks nominations for Live United Recognition, the organization’s annual tribute to those organizations and individuals who give, advocate and volunteer to improve lives and build a stronger community. Nominations will …

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Deal to buy Meredith complicated by buyout offer

Media General Inc. has rejected a nearly $1.9 billion buyout offer from Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc. but agreed to engage in talks to find a deal, according to KCCI.com. Media General previously made a $2.4 billion offer …

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Event Nov. 18: WDM Business Incubator to hold 5th anniversary reception

The West Des Moines Business Incubator plans a fifth anniversary celebration Wednesday at which it will honor its newest graduates, Three Razors Media and SocialWise Media Group. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. at 2829 …

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Nashville vending machine delivers vehicles

The country’s first coin-operated vehicle vending machine is a five-story glass tower located along Interstate 65 in Nashville, the Nashville Business Journal reported. Just order the car online and pick it up at the vending machine. The …

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Event Nov. 18: Black Urban Professionals happy hour

Black Urban Professionals of Des Moines will host a happy hour at 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at MALO. Black Urban Professionals of Des Moines was started in early 2015 by Georgia native and recent Des …

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Marriott, Starwood to combine to form world’s largest hotel chain

Marriott International Inc. will buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. for $12.2 billion to create the world’s largest hotel chain, with top brands including Sheraton, Ritz-Carlton and the Autograph Collection, Reuters reported.


The combined company…
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VIDEO: Could a Ferguson Missouri type event happen in Des Moines?

I attended the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Forum on Diversity & Inclusion Nov. 12 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conference Center. It was an eye-opening and enlightening conversation about race and diversity and featured a …