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ISU vice president receives 2015 Spirit of Crazy Horse Award

Cathann Kress, Iowa State University vice president for extension and outreach, has received the 2015 Spirit of Crazy Horse Award from Reclaiming Youth International and the Starr Global Learning Network. The Spirit of Crazy Horse …

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Survey shows growing U.S. skilled labor shortage

 

U.S. employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find skilled workers, according to a survey published Monday, suggesting upward pressure on wage growth down the road, Reuters reported.

 

The National Association for Business Economics’ …

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Morning business headlines: 7-20-15

Lockheed to buy Sikorsky for $9 billion

The New York Times: Lockheed Martin said today it would buy Sikorsky Aircraft, the maker of the Black Hawk helicopters favored by the United States military, from United …

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Mercy opens pediatric clinic in Waukee

Mercy Clinics has expanded its pediatric medical services by opening a new pediatric clinic in Waukee today. The clinic is at 25 W. Hickman Road, Suite 300, in the space formerly occupied by Mercy Waukee …

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Grimes receives Home Base Iowa certification

Gov. Terry Branstad on Friday recognized Grimes as the latest city to achieve the Home Base Iowa Community designation. Home Base Iowa connects transitioning military members and veterans with career opportunities in Iowa companies. To …

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Lawsuit renewed in pursuit of Cedar Rapids casino

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gene Kopecky, a Cedar Rapids attorney, onetime prosecutor and resolute ambassador for a Cedar Rapids casino, is back at it. Kopecky has filed anew his lawsuit in Linn County District Court against …

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Ernst co-sponsors national telemedicine bill

Sen. Joni Ernst has co-sponsored a bill that would increase access to telemedicine for Medicare patients. The Telemedicine for Medicare (Tele-Med) Act would allow Medicare patients to seek care from Medicare doctors across state lines …

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MetaBank will acquire company that provides tax refund transfer software

MetaBank plans to acquire Fort Knox Financial Services Corp. and its subsidiary, Tax Product Services LLC, in a $50 million deal that could close this quarter, according to a release. About half of the acquisition …

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Iowa technology leaders to gather at CxOpen

The Technology Association of Iowa and the INS Family of Companies will host a gathering of executives from across Iowa to discuss industry trends and insights, all while networking over a round of golf.

The …

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Des Moines Realtors issue protocol for agents’ safety

Saying the 2011 murder of Realtor Ashley Okland in a townhome she was showing was “one too many”, the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors on Thursday unveiled a three-pronged plan to protect real estate …

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