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Grimes receives Home Base Iowa certification

Gov. Terry Branstad on Friday recognized Grimes as the latest city to achieve the Home Base Iowa Community designation. Home Base Iowa connects transitioning military members and veterans with career opportunities in Iowa companies. To …

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Lawsuit renewed in pursuit of Cedar Rapids casino

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gene Kopecky, a Cedar Rapids attorney, onetime prosecutor and resolute ambassador for a Cedar Rapids casino, is back at it. Kopecky has filed anew his lawsuit in Linn County District Court against …

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Ernst co-sponsors national telemedicine bill

Sen. Joni Ernst has co-sponsored a bill that would increase access to telemedicine for Medicare patients. The Telemedicine for Medicare (Tele-Med) Act would allow Medicare patients to seek care from Medicare doctors across state lines …

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MetaBank will acquire company that provides tax refund transfer software

MetaBank plans to acquire Fort Knox Financial Services Corp. and its subsidiary, Tax Product Services LLC, in a $50 million deal that could close this quarter, according to a release. About half of the acquisition …

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Iowa technology leaders to gather at CxOpen

The Technology Association of Iowa and the INS Family of Companies will host a gathering of executives from across Iowa to discuss industry trends and insights, all while networking over a round of golf.

The …

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Des Moines Realtors issue protocol for agents’ safety

Saying the 2011 murder of Realtor Ashley Okland in a townhome she was showing was “one too many”, the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors on Thursday unveiled a three-pronged plan to protect real estate …

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IEDA considers D.M., Urbandale projects today

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will be asked today to approve $108,000 in state High Quality Jobs Program incentives for website designer and digital marketing company Flying Hippo Inc.’s move from Urbandale to leased space …

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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of July 20

Arrival Departure Attendance Meeting Venue Headquater Hotel City 7/20/2015 7/23/2015 250 Des Moines Marriott Downton Des Moines Marriott Downtown Des Moines 7/23/2015 7/25/2015 500 Prairie Meadows Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel Altoona 7/24/2015 8/1/2015…
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$200 million build-out planned for Prairie Crossing in Altoona

Prairie Crossing is ready to spread across 230 acres of land in Altoona in a mixed-use development that would rival the largest in Greater Des Moines.

 

Developer Mike Whalen anticipates a minimum of $200 …

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Trade group: Iowa poised for wind energy boom

Iowans could save $3.6 billion on electricity bills through 2050 if the state continues to aggressively pursue wind energy, the American Wind Energy Association reported today.

 

The state already generates 28 percent of its electricity …