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Survey shows physician support for Affordable Care Act

Results of a comprehensive survey by the American Association for Physician Leadership and Navigant Center for Healthcare Research and Policy Analysis indicate a majority of physician leaders nationwide support principles of the 2010 health care …

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Iowa economy continues to signal a coming contraction

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index dropped 0.4 percent in June to 107.6, marking the sixth consecutive month that the gauge of economic activity has declined, the Iowa Department of Revenue said.

 

A separate index …

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AIB to sell three apartment buildings; asking $3M

AIB College of Business plans to sell nearly 4 acres of land and three apartment buildings on the southwest corner of its Des Moines campus. The school is asking $3 million.

 

University of Iowa …

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EPA raises bar on Iowa carbon cuts; wind expected to help

The Obama administration’s final carbon-emissions rule calls for Iowa to cut emissions a bit more than previous versions, but many say the state shouldn’t have too much trouble. That’s because the major utilities already have …

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Valley Junction hosting Iowa Downtown Summit

Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines will host this year’s Iowa Downtown Summit, scheduled Aug. 27-28. This is the 29th year for the event, and Valley Junction officials are expecting close to 300 people …

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AEG invites public to view renovated headquarters

American Enterprise Group Inc. will unveil the results of the $30 million renovation of its headquarters building at 601 Sixth Ave. during an open house on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Titled …

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Des Moines Metro Opera receives $150,000 grant

The Gardner & Florence Call Cowles Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to the Des Moines Metro Opera. The grant is designated to support the OPERA Iowa Educational Touring Troupe for a three-year period beginning …

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Feds may have to write off CoOportunity loans

The federal government may be out more than $140 million in loans it made to the failed CoOportunity Health, according to a court filing made on Friday, the Des Moines Register reported. The company’s debts also include …

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Movie features ‘talking’ bonobo, scientist with D.M. ties

A new movie, to be shown at a Des Moines fundraiser Aug. 27, takes the real-life work of bonobo conservationist Claudine Andre and adds fictional touches, including talking bonobos. Andre, who visited the bonobo-housing Great …

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Polk City voters to decide fate of pool, sports fields

Polk City voters will decide Tuesday whether the city will borrow $8.6 million to construct an aquatic center, 13 soccer fields and six ball diamonds. The bond referendum requires 60 percent approval to pass.

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