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Event Oct. 21: Iowa Caucus Consortium plans national security discussion

The Iowa Caucus Consortium plans a discussion of national security and related costs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the State Historical Building of Iowa. Appearing will be retired Gen. James Cartwright of the U.S. …

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Event Nov. 4: Central Iowa marketing and digital media conference

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission will host Market515, a one-day conference for Central Iowa marketing professionals, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 at …

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Home Instead offers free Alzheimer’s Friendly Business training

Home Instead Senior Care has launched a campaign designed to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly. Through its Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, Home Instead will provide free training to Greater Des Moines businesses to help …

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ABI launches caucus toolkit

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has launched a new online resource to help Iowans prepare for the 2016 caucuses. The Iowa Caucus Toolkit, available online, features step-by-step instructional videos on how to participate in the …

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Event Oct. 8: UI Venture School class to make final pitches

Seven startup companies will make their final pitches Thursday during a closing workshop for the University of Iowa Venture School. A nationally recognized program for entrepreneurs developed by the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial …

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REG finds bargain on equipment for future projects

Ames-based advanced biofuels maker Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced Tuesday that one of its subsidiaries has received approval from a Mississippi court to purchase certain equipment at a production facility in Columbus, Miss. Under the…
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Event Oct. 11: View bonobos at ACCI open house

The Ape Cognition & Conservation Initiative, Des Moines’ bonobo research center, will host a series of open houses on Oct. 11. Tickets are $15 for the sessions at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Visitors will …

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DuPont CEO’s departure sets off debate over possible split

A board member known for his experience in breaking up companies has taken over as DuPont Co. CEO Ellen Kullman prepares to leave the company on Oct. 16, fueling speculation of a company breakup and…
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State gaming revenues up slightly in fiscal 2015

Revenues from the state’s 18 casinos increased 1.7 percent to nearly $314 million, according to a report from the Iowa Legislative Services Agency. The biggest share of the gaming revenues comes from taxes on table …

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Simpson to help FAA with drone rules

Simpson College will help research drones as part of its new affiliate status with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Centers of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation program, The Des Moines Register reported. Simpson will work with Stanford University …