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Greater Des Moines is good for lawyers

Greater Des Moines is the sixth-best spot in the country for lawyers and recent law school graduates to land, according to data collector GoodCall, which based its findings on average annual compensation, job prospects and …
By BPC Staff | Jul 14, 2015
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Templeton Rye settles class-action case over Iowa ties

Iowa whiskey maker Templeton Rye has settled three class-action lawsuits accusing the company of misleading customers about where the product is made, the Des Moines Register reported. The settlement agreement requires the company to change labeling on …
By BPC Staff | Jul 14, 2015
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Bluescape Resources invests $50 million in Clean Line Energy Partners

Bluescape Resources plans to make an equity investment of up to $50 million in Clean Line Energy Partners LLC, the companies announced. Bluescape is a private, independent energy investment and operating company. Rock Island Clean …
By BPC Staff | Jul 14, 2015
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Drake recognized again as top actuarial center

Drake University announced that its designation as a Center for Actuarial Excellence has been extended through 2020 by the Society of Actuaries. The designation was first awarded to Drake’s actuarial science program in 2009. Drake …
By BPC Staff | Jul 14, 2015
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Free outdoor music concert to feature New Sousa Band

The Civic Music Association, in partnership with the Johnston Public Library, will host an outdoor patriotic concert featuring Keith Brion and his New Sousa Band. The free concert will be held Aug. 2 at 7 …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2015
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Development deal near for Des Moines ag park

The city of Des Moines could turn over the title to nearly 42 acres of property that has defied development efforts, as part of an incentive package for the expansion of Electrical Power Products (EP2).…
By KENT DARR | Jul 13, 2015
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Norwalk, Perry among new Certified Site towns; Green category launched

Gov. Terry Branstad today named six communities — Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Norwalk, Marion, Mason City and Perry — that are in the second round of certification through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Certified Site Program. The program’s …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2015
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Caucus Candidate Forum to host O’Malley on July 24

Former Maryland governor and Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley will speak in Des Moines as part of the Caucus Candidate Forum Series on July 24. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2015
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On the Rise: 7-13-15

  Rochelle Kane Hired as director of marketing at Western Home Communities. Waterloo   Sara Gallagher Named first vice president and director of marketing at West Bank. West Des Moines   Leslie Garman Hired as community…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2015
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Applications open for IWLC Invest in She Des Moines event

On Sept. 10, Iowa Women Lead Change will host another Invest In She event, only this time in Central Iowa. The event, which gives a select group of female entrepreneurs a chance to make a …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2015