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Register’s virtual farm video wins prestigious journalism award

The Des Moines Register has been awarded a prestigious Edward R. Murrow journalism award for a first-of-its-kind interactive video, “Harvest of Change.” The project, published last fall, told the story of an Iowa farm family using emerging virtual reality technology …

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VIDEO: Power Roundtable- Human Resources

 

Before all of our Power Breakfast events, we invite the panelists to the Business Record office for a pre-event meeting to prepare for possible topics. We always leave that meeting wishing we could have …

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Strong cities, neighborhoods is topic for Tomorrow Plan speaker series

Chuck Marohn, president of Strong Towns, and Paul Trombino, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, will join a panel discussion about “how to create lasting wealth and financial resilience for America’s cities, towns and …

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Register for Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo

The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo is set for Sept. 29 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. The event, first held in 1996, will feature three keynote speakers, 12 educational breakout sessions, breakfast, lunch, …

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EquiTrust Life majority stake acquired by Magic Johnson Enterprises

 

Magic Johnson Enterprises, the Los Angeles-based conglomerate founded by pro basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, on Tuesday announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority, controlling interest in EquiTrust Life Insurance Co.  …

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Ankeny receives national recognition for financial reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Ankeny for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2014. This is …

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Biodiesel board to testify on RFS volumes

Members of the Iowa Biodiesel Board will convoy to Kansas City today in biodiesel-fueled vehicles to testify on behalf of the fuel’s future in the Renewable Fuel Standard, the organization said in a release. The …

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New ISU fellowship will address food safety research

A new Iowa State University College of Human Sciences fellowship will support efforts to detect and eliminate food-borne pathogens like salmonella and listeria. Byron Brehm-Stecher, an associate professor in food science and human nutrition, is …

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Des Moines considers new projects for ag park

The city of Des Moines is considering two offers to buy a total of 72 acres for development projects in the sprawling Southeast Agrimergent Technology Park that borders Vandalia Road.

 

Of immediate concern is …

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Wells Fargo has an osprey nursery

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After gaining permission from the city of West Des Moines to erect a 55-foot pole for an osprey nest at its campus on Jordan Creek Parkway, Wells Fargo & Co. …