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Principal index finds American workers optimistic about financial, physical health

The Principal Financial Well-Being Index has found American workers are optimistic about their physical and financial health and see a link between the two.

 

Key findings:

Only 4 percent of workers rated themselves as physically…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 15, 2015
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dsm Magazine announces 2015 Sages Over 70

dsm Magazine recently announced the 2015 Sages Over 70 honorees.

 

This year’s honorees are:

Margo Blumenthal, philanthropist and community volunteer

Philip Dorweiler, retired attorney

Vernon Johnson, longtime advocate for disadvantaged youth

Gary Kirke, business leader …
By DSM MAGAZINE STAFF | Jul 15, 2015
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DCA awards more than $2 million in grants to cultural projects

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs will award more than $2 million in grants to 159 organizations, project and individuals, in order to strengthen quality of life and cultural vitality across Iowa. The grants are …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2015
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Apply now for Ankeny leadership class

The Ankeny Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Leadership Class through Aug. 1. The objectives of the Ankeny Leadership Institute include helping participants understand the various aspects that make up the Ankeny community, …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2015
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J.D. Power: MidAmerican ranks first in customer satisfaction

MidAmerican Energy topped J.D. Power’s rankings of customer satisfaction in the large utility section for an eighth consecutive year, the company reported. MidAmerican’s score rose to 692, up from 687 a  year ago. Alliant Energy ranked third …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2015
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Alliant pays $1.1 million fine, cuts back on coal

Alliant Energy has settled a case involving excess pollution emissions, signing an agreement with Sierra Club, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the state of Iowa and Linn County. Alliant agreed to pay a $1.1 million …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2015
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America’s future adversely affected by income gap

 

America is becoming increasingly polarized between its upper and lower classes, and the resulting “opportunity gap” is adversely affecting our children and jeopardizing America’s future, says Robert Putnam, a noted Harvard professor who spoke …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jul 15, 2015
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Urbandale, too, is doing a special census

The city of Urbandale plans to start its special census on Aug. 1, but first it needs workers to gather the data. The city is recruiting census takers, office staff and supervisors for temporary employment …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2015
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Iowa State Center names new executive director

Tammy Koolbeck will become the executive director of the Iowa State Center on Aug. 10, VenuWorks announced Tuesday. VenuWorks will assume management of the center on Aug. 1. Koolbeck has worked in VenuWorks’ corporate office …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2015
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Wellmark, other Blue Cross companies to offer identity screening services

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield said Tuesday that it will join all other Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies nationwide in making identity theft protection services available to customers by Jan. 1, 2016. The …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2015