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New ‘report cards’ detail Iowa schools’ performance

Nearly half of Des Moines public schools received below-acceptable grades in a new set of report cards released today by the Iowa Department of Education. The Iowa School Report Card is a new Web-based system to evaluate …
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2015
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Fed pulls trigger on rate hike; ‘gradual’ is key word

The Federal Reserve today raised interest rates for the first time in almost a decade in a widely telegraphed move while signaling that the pace of subsequent increases will be “gradual” and in line with…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 16, 2015
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Partnership panel: Water and soil answers include tax credits, sales tax, pollution trading

The Greater Des Moines Partnership panel charged with finding ways to improve soil and water quality has narrowed its focus to a range of voluntary efforts while hinting that it won’t rule out asking government…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 16, 2015
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Slow November for architects could point to tight financing, weak construction labor supply

An index that measures activity at the nation’s architecture firms has been on a bit of roller coaster ride this year. In November, the index took a quick dip, falling to 49.3, meaning there was…
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2015
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Multifamily construction led a November leap in housing starts

Construction of multifamily housing led a 10.5 percent increase in residential construction in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.173 million units, the U.S. Commerce Department said today, MarketWatch reported.Multifamily construction jumped 18.1 percent, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2015
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National Pork Board CEO resigns

National Pork Board CEO Chris Hodges will leave his position effective Dec. 31, less than a year after he joined the staff, Feedstuffs reported. Chief Operating Officer John Johnson and the senior management team will oversee the …
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2015
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Kansas City Life shareholders vote to take company private

Shareholders of Kansas City Life Insurance Co. voted Tuesday to approve a reverse/forward stock split transaction, which when completed will reduce its number of shareholders and permit the company to terminate its registration under the …
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2015
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Event Dec. 17: NAWBO marketing luncheon

Learn the 10 top tools to include in your organization’s marketing tool belt by attending the NAWBO Iowa’s December luncheon Thursday, Dec. 17. Kris Winter, “Queen of Everything Marketing” with M2K Marketing Group, will discuss …
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2015
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Event Dec. 17: Book signing, fun run and cancer fundraiser

Real estate broker and author Steve Cannon will sign his book “40 Days” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Fitness Sports, 8810 Swanson Blvd. in Clive. The book signing will follow a fun run that starts …
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2015
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United Way announces 2016 advocacy priorities

United Way of Central Iowa announced its lobbying priorities for the 2016 session of the Iowa Legislature in its key area’s of education, income and health.


“United Way brings together coalitions of businesses, nonprofits, government…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 16, 2015
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