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Guest Opinion: Time to change Dodd-Frank

Like residents of many states, Iowans have worked diligently to make up for lost ground since the 2008 recession. In times of recovery, the banking industry plays a pivotal role in growing our economy. Businesses,…
By JOHN SORENSEN | President and CEO, Iowa Bankers Association | Dec 11, 2015
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More details about Dow, DuPont merger revealed

Dow Chemical Co. and DuPont Co., parent of Johnston-based DuPont Pioneer, have approved a $130 billion merger of equals.


The Wall Street Journal reported that the companies plan to cut costs by about $3 billion as…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 11, 2015
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. gets top ranking in J.D. Power study

Commercial insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. was the highest-performing broker in the J.D. Power 2015 Large Commercial Insurance Study. According to the study, conducted in association with the Risk Management Society, brokers that outperform their …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2015
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Alliant Energy Foundation awards grants to eight nonprofits

Eight Des Moines area nonprofit organizations have received community grants totaling $36,200 from the Alliant Energy Foundation in the second of its two 2015 giving cycles. Conservation organizations received a large share of the funds, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2015
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Momentum grows for overturning ‘Cadillac tax’

There is growing momentum in Congress for delaying the Affordable Care Act’s “Cadillac tax” and more evidence that the 40 percent tax on high-cost health insurance plans will hit a sizable number of businesses, the Washington …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2015
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YMCA pool is dead in the EB-5 financing waters

Congressional negotiators are near agreement on a reform package for an immigrant investor program that could clear a funding issue for a $105 million convention center hotel in Des Moines, but even if the the…
By KENT DARR | Dec 11, 2015
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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of Dec. 13

Organization Event Arrival Date Departure Date Attendance Meeting Venue City Hy-Vee Big Four Basketball Classic Hy-Vee Big Four Basketball Classic 12/19/2015 12/19/2015 14500 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Iowa Fire Athletics Dunk the Halls 12/26/2015…
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2015
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Iowa Rivers Revival seeks River Town of the Year nominations

The nonprofit environmental group Iowa Rivers Revival is seeking nominations for 2016 River Town of the Year, which acknowledges “outstanding efforts to reclaim riverfronts as anchors for economic development, recreation and good ecological practices.” Criteria …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Newspaper chain Lee reports fourth-quarter gains in digital revenue, cash flow and earnings per share

Davenport-based publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. reported gains in digital revenues in the quarter ended Sept. 27 to offset a 4.4 percent decline in overall revenues. The company pointed out in a release that the drop …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Manufacturers’ index reflects weak export expectations

The latest National Association of Manufacturers quarterly survey released today found that 59.6 percent of respondents were positive about their own company’s outlook, down sharply from 91.2 percent one year ago. Export expectations help to explain much of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015