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Coalition fights ‘Cadillac tax’ on health plans

An alliance that includes the nation’s largest health insurers as well as a broad-based group of employers, unions and other stakeholders on Tuesday formally launched a campaign to overturn the “Cadillac tax,” a 40 percent …

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ICN to use CenturyLink service

The Iowa Communications Network has added CenturyLink’s unified communications-as-a-service system to its product portfolio. ICN, which is part of the state government, operates a fiber optic broadband network. The new service will allow ICN’s education, …

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Grimes needs census workers

The city of Grimes will have a testing session at 5:30 p.m. today at City Hall for people who are interested in participating in a special census. Walk-ins are welcome. The city said it is …

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Iowa taxable sales up 5.6 percent in first quarter

Iowa’s taxable retail sales were up 5.6 percent in the first quarter of 2015 compared with the first quarter of 2014, according to a report released Tuesday by the Iowa Department of Revenue. Taxable sales for the …

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Iowa Pork Producers name new CEO

Pat McGonegle of Urbandale has been named the new CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, replacing Rich Degner, who is retiring after 35 years with the pork producers group, according to RadioIowa. McGonegle, who has been …

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Reuters: Single-family homes prices rose in May

U.S. single-family home prices in May rose from the previous year at the same pace as April but fell short of forecasts, Reuters reported.

 

Housing construction slowed and new home sales lagged behind existing home …

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Radia, Willis to receive Pillar of Character Awards

Two Greater Des Moines business leaders will be recognized for demonstrating exemplary character with the highest honor bestowed by the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.

 

The Ray Center, formerly known …

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Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute accepting project proposals

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking proposals for its Community Leadership Program class projects. The Leadership Institute annually partners with local nonprofit organizations on projects that provide leadership development opportunities for Community Leadership …

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Branstad appoints Kemin’s Nelson to STEM council

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has appointed Kemin Industries President and CEO Chris Nelson as co-chair of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. Nelson succeeds Vermeer executive Mary Andringa, who completed her two-year term in May. …

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Panel will discuss hotel development in Des Moines

The Des Moines Chambers of Commerce will host a panel discussion at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel on the proliferation of hotel development in the city. Panelists are Knapp Properties …