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Northey blasts proposed cut in crop insurance

Congress’ proposed budget would make cuts in the crop insurance program, bringing quick criticism from Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey. “Farmers rely on crop insurance as an important safety net and protection from devastating losses…
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Mary Greeley leader named 2015 Iowa Lean Champion

The Iowa Lean Consortium has named Karen Kiel Rosser, vice president and quality improvement officer for Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, as the 2015 Iowa Lean Champion. The award was created to honor a …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Event Oct. 29: Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing at Drake

The Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing will hold a panel discussion Thursday at Drake University on the issue of skyrocketing prescription drug prices and broader challenges ahead for Iowa and the U.S. health care system. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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An inside look at Bill Stowe’s contract extension, potential $500,000 retention bonus

 

The Des Moines Water Works board has approved retention bonuses totaling more than $500,000 for the utility’s general manager, Bill Stowe, should he stay in the job through his planned retirement in five years.…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Oct 28, 2015
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Reminder: Pleasant Hill public meeting Thursday to discuss comp plan

Pleasant Hill residents can review and comment on a draft of the city’s comprehensive plan from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Riley Resource Group, 4400 E. University Ave. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Event Nov. 3: Hiring Our Heroes job fair

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host a Hiring Our Heroes job fair for Greater Des Moines veterans and their spouses at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Nov. 3. The event will begin with …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Central College awarded engineering program grant

The Vermeer Charitable Foundation has awarded a $400,000 grant to the engineering program initiative at Central College. The four-year pledge will support Central’s undergraduate engineering program, which was approved by the college’s board of trustees …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Event Nov. 10: Practical Farmers’ ‘farminars’ begin

Practical Farmers of Iowa will host a fall farminar series this year, starting on Nov. 10 and running weekly on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. through Dec. 15. This free webinar series covers a …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Iowa soybean group reviews Chesapeake Bay cleanup for best practices

The Iowa Soybean Association has released a seven-part series after two employees visited Chesapeake Bay to assess the effectiveness of a more regulatory approach than Iowa’s voluntary Nutrient Reduction Strategy.


The main finding: There isn’t…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 28, 2015
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Lee Enterprises names new publisher for Quad-City Times in Davenport

Lee Enterprises Inc. said Deborah Anselm has been named publisher of the Quad-City Times in Davenport, succeeding Greg Veon, who is retiring after nearly 40 years with the company. Anselm has been general manager of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2015