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Event Nov. 17: DNR study to consider improved rural recycling

The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission on Nov. 17 will consider launching a study into improved recycling services in rural communities. Contractors would check into the feasibility of setting up a system of small collection points …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2015
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Event Nov. 17: ABI plans critical business update session

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry plans a session, “Critical Business Updates” to give businesses advice on how to address coming changes under federal law. Among the topics at the 9 a.m. session on Nov. 17…
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2015
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Middle-skills jobs, millennials lead some workforce categories – Iowa report

Iowa Workforce Development is issuing a new report this week on middle-skills jobs, which include construction workers, occupational therapy assistants, paralegals and massage therapists, for example.


The report indicates that over half of Iowa’s jobs…
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2015
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Wells Fargo plans $1.5M Walnut Street museum

A broad-based effort to revamp Walnut Street got a boost Tuesday when Wells Fargo announced it will build a $1.5 million public museum in its Financial Center lobby.


The 5,500-square-foot Wells Fargo History Museum will be the…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 10, 2015
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Iowa ranks 12th in energy efficiency, up two slots

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has lifted Iowa two spots in the national rankings for energy efficiency, to 12th, the Iowa Energy Center reported. The group ranks states and the District of Columbia…
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2015
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Downtown Winter Farmers Market begins Nov. 20

More than 130 vendors will participate in the Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market Friday and Saturday Nov. 20-21. For the third year, the Winter Farmers’ Market,which is sponsored by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines will be in Capital Square, …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2015
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SBDC State Advisory Board leaders elected

America’s SBDC Iowa has elected Maureen Elbert of Algona and Lindsey Buchheit of Sergeant Bluff as the chair and vice chair, respectively, of the SBDC State Advisory Board. The board represents all regions of the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2015
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Event Nov. 12: Martin to speak at WDM chamber luncheon Thursday

Drake University president Marty Martin will speak at the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce luncheon at 11:30 Thursday at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Martin will speak on higher education issues and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2015
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Convention center hotel approved; Bankers Trust to lead lending consortium

Bankers Trust Co. will lead a group of eight community banks in the $75 million construction loan for the Iowa Events Center Hotel in downtown Des Moines. The banks will participate in what has been…
By KENT DARR | Nov 10, 2015
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Branstad denies request to delay Medicaid penalties

Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday cast aside Democratic senators’ request to delay penalties for hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare providers who miss a deadline to sign contracts with private companies set to manage the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 9, 2015