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Home rents rise sharply

Real Property Management Des Moines Select and RentRange reports that the average rent for single-family homes in Des Moines in the second quarter was up 21.2 percent over the the previous year, at $1,228.

 

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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 22, 2015
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NewLink Genetics scientist receives national epidemiology award

NewLink Genetics Corp. an Ames-based biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Dr. Thomas Monath has received the James H. Steele Gold-Headed Cane Award of the American Veterinary Epidemiology Society. The award recognizes career accomplishments and achievements …
By BPC Staff | Jul 22, 2015
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Eat Greater Des Moines to host first fundraiser

Eat Greater Des Moines, a nonprofit focused on establishing a sustainable local and regional food system, will hold its first-ever fundraiser with a brunch at HoQ restaurant Aug. 23. For $50, a three-course brunch will …
By BPC Staff | Jul 22, 2015
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Architectural indicators for future Midwest construction rose in June

New facilities for education, public safety and government helped push up the Architecture Billings Index in June following fluctuations earlier this year. The American Institute of Architects reported the June index was 55.7, up from 51.9 in …
By BPC Staff | Jul 22, 2015
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Meta Payment Systems enters agreement with PayQuicker

MetaBank’s payment solutions division, Meta Payment Systems, recently entered into an agreement with PayQuicker LLC, an East Rochester, N.Y.-based company that offers payment platforms for corporations, according to a release. PayQuicker provides a way for …
By BPC Staff | Jul 22, 2015
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Woodward receives grants for Eco-Business Park

Iowa Network Services, a network of telecommunication companies in Iowa, will provide a “Ripple Effect” grant of $3,500 to the city of Woodward to help develop the city’s Eco-Business Park. The grant will be used …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2015
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Lending Club loan marketplace comes to Iowa

Lending Club, an organization that offers low-interest loans to businesses and individuals and that is funded by investors seeking higher-than-normal returns, said its service has expanded to Iowa.

 

Established in 2006 as an online …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 21, 2015
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DOT: Use both lanes of Highway 141 on-ramp

The Iowa Department of Transportation has installed signs it hopes will persuade motorists to do something they have largely been unwilling to do: use both lanes of the expanded on-ramp from southbound Iowa 141 to …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2015
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DMARC Food Pantry Network sees record use in June

The Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network served a record number of families and individuals in June. According to a news release, DMARC served more than 5,600 families and nearly 14,800 individuals, which …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2015
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Iowa Tuition Grant maximum increases by 16 percent

Iowa families looking for ways to help pay for their students’ college costs will get a significant boost this coming academic year in a key financial aid program, the Iowa Tuition Grant. The ITG maximum …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2015