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Des Moines airport update: Passenger numbers down, prices up, seats more scarce

At least temporarily, it’s getting tougher to get a seat on a plane at the Des Moines airport, especially a cheap one.


Kevin Foley, the airport’s executive director and general manager, said the number of…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 12, 2015
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Hoyt Sherman Place to be inducted into Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame

Des Moines performance venue Hoyt Sherman Place will be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame during a Labor Day weekend event in Arnolds Park. Hoyt Sherman Place will receive the honor …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015
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What kind of pay raise can you expect next year?

Base pay raises next year for rank-and-file workers will be 3 percent on average, according to a survey of 1,100 mostly large employers by professional services firm Towers Watson, CNNMoney reported. Executives and managers are projected to …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015
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Former D.M. police lieutenant to lead Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival

Former Des Moines Police Lt. Joe Gonzalez will lead the 2015 Iowa Latino Heritage Festival, which this year will add new events and a social media campaign. This year’s Latino Heritage Festival will be held …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015
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Mixify Tour truck to appear at Iowa State Fair

The Mixify Tour truck will bring a message of soft drink moderation to teens at the Iowa State Fair. The truck, which is ending a national tour with the stop in Iowa. The Mixify initiative, led by …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015
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Symetra to be acquired by Japanese insurer for $3.8 billion

The Sumitomo Life Insurance Company of Japan said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Symetra Financial Corp., an American provider of insurance and financial products, for about $3.8 billion, The New York Times reported.


The deal…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 12, 2015
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Des Moines Social Club to host inaugural Cloris Awards

The best in Des Moines theater will be honored Aug. 30 at the inaugural Greater Des Moines Cloris Leachman Excellence in Theatre Arts Awards, informally known as the Cloris Awards. The event, organized by the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015
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Women of Innovation Awards nominations open

The Technology Association of Iowa is accepting nominations for the annual Women of Innovation awards. The categories focus on women in the science, technology, engineering and math communities, in business or academia. Students also will …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015
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Django restaurant names Van Tuyl as new general manager

Orchestrate Hospitality has named Kris Van Tuyl general manager of Django restaurant. Van Tuyl previously worked as food and beverage director at the Holiday Inn Downtown, where he oversaw menu development and operations for the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015
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Alliant agrees to buy solar energy from customers

Alliant Energy, Iowa’s second-largest power company, has abandoned its position of refusing to buy excess power from rooftop power-generating systems on schools, government buildings, businesses and homes, reports DesMoinesRegister.com. That meant customers would not be credited on …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2015