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Event Nov. 12 – Digital Democracy forum at Drake

On Thursday, the Yahoo News and Politics teams will hold a live broadcast event at Drake University featuring conversations with high-profile influencers to explore questions about how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of our…
By BPC Staff | Nov 11, 2015
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Mittera Group acquires Waterloo printer

Mittera Group Inc., a Des Moines-based multi-platform communications company, announced today that it will acquire the business of Pioneer Graphics, a longtime Waterloo commercial printer. The Pioneer Graphics business will be combined with Mittera Group’s…
By BPC Staff | Nov 11, 2015
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VIDEO: 2015 Sages Over 70 event

      dsm magazine honored eight community leaders Tuesday night at its annual Sages Over 70 event at The Temple for Performing Arts.    Honored at the event were Margo Blumenthal, philanthropist and community…
By BPC Staff | Nov 11, 2015
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Capital Crossroads looks to 2.0

Capital Crossroads’ quarterly meeting this week brought a range of news and recaps of major developments. Among the updates: Gene Meyer, president of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Downtown Community Alliance, said work has begun…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 11, 2015
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Delays in finishing downtown Y pools riling donors, board members

Calling the delay “embarrassing” and “frustrating,” YMCA donors and board members are pressuring Executive Director Vernon Delpesce to complete the stalled construction of swimming pools at the downtown’s Wellmark YMCA, reports The Des Moines Register. David…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 11, 2015
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Hospitals sue state over Medicaid modernization mandate

The Iowa Hospital Association and leaders of 11 hospitals are suing the state over the privatization of Iowa’s Medicaid system, saying the move would illegally take money from a trust fund to which they contribute, The…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 11, 2015
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IWD names Schoonover as workforce services manager

Iowa Workforce Development announced that Ted Schoonover

has been hired as the new Workforce Services manager. In this position, Schoonover (pronounced SKOON-OVER) will oversee a number of programs, among them the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act; …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 11, 2015
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Airport traffic up 5.2 percent in October

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport was up 5.2 percent in October over the same month the previous year. But the airport still is at 1.2 percent growth for the year. Airport officials have…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 11, 2015
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TAI names Iowa Women of Achievement Awards winners

Des Moines Area Community College and the Technology Association of Iowa recognized women innovators, role models and leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with Iowa Woman of Achievement Awards this week. The winners were…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 11, 2015
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Hotel Fort Des Moines to close for renovation

The historic Hotel Fort Des Moines will close Friday as its new owners, Hawkeye Hotels, prepare for a $40 million renovation that is expected to take more than a year. Hotel staff members have been…
By KENT DARR | Nov 11, 2015
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