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Reynolds honored by Jobs for America’s Graduates

Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds has been named a recipient of a 2015 National Leadership Award by Jobs for America’s Graduates. Reynolds received the Government Leaders Award, and was recognized on Thursday at a Washington, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 4, 2015
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Soil conservation program draws 1,904 farmers

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports that 1,904 farmers installed conservation practices such as terraces this year as part of the state’s cost-share program.


The state spent $9.8 million on the projects,…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 4, 2015
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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of Dec. 7

Organization Event Arrival Date Departure Date Attendance Headquarter Hotel City Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Iowa Cattle Industry Convention 12/8/2015 12/9/2015 600 Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center Des Moines National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Div. I…
By BPC Staff | Dec 4, 2015
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Majority of Iowa districts now offer financial literacy course

More than 350 Roosevelt High School seniors today were recognized for completing the Iowa Financial Literacy Program, sponsored by EverFi Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc. and the Iowa Insurance Division. The online program, which is …
By BPC Staff | Dec 3, 2015
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Iowa Venture Award winners named

Iowa Area Development Group today presented the Iowa Venture Awards to companies that have made significant contributions to the state’s economy through investment, expansion and job creation. The recipients included Hy-Line North America LLC of Wilton as…
By BPC Staff | Dec 3, 2015
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Event Dec. 10: ABI plans Connecting Statewide Leaders event in Waverly

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry plans a Connecting Statewide Leaders session Dec. 10 at Wartburg College in Waverly. The event will give business and education leaders a chance to discuss partnerships. The series …
By BPC Staff | Dec 3, 2015
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Event Dec. 15: Workshop on Targeted Small Business program

The Iowa Center for Economic Success will sponsor a workshop featuring an overview of credit counseling and microloan programs available as part of the Targeted Small Business program. The workshop will take place at the Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Dec 3, 2015
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Measure of Iowa economic activity fell for 10th month in a row in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased to 106.3 in October from 106.7 in September, the Iowa Department of Revenue said today.


The index has dropped for 10 consecutive months, with the magnitude of the drop…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 3, 2015
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Five local cities join Venture School

The newest session of the University of Iowa’s Venture School at the Pappajohn Education Center in Des Moines will for the first time include representatives of five local cities looking to improve support of entrepreneurs…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 3, 2015
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DOT schedules hearing on reconstruction of I-35 interchange in Ankeny

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Best Western Metro North, 133. S.E. Delaware Ave. in Ankeny, to discuss proposed improvements along Interstate …
By BPC Staff | Dec 3, 2015
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