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DuPont defeats Trian bid for change

DuPont Co. defeated the campaign by Nelson Peltz and his Trian Fund Management LP to land seats on the chemical giant’s board, dealing a landmark setback to one of the most influential activist investment firms, the Wall Street Journal …

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Panel to discuss clean energy

Community leaders will discuss the health and economic benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency for low-income and senior citizens in Iowa at a panel discussion at 11:30 a.m. on May 19 at the Des …

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A week before opening, Ankeny Sam’s Club to hold special events for select community members

Sam’s Club in Ankeny will host two events this week to give select Greater Des Moines residents a chance to see the store before it officially opens to the public May 21. Today from noon …

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Hubbell emerges as possible buyer for Riverfront Y

 

 

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Hubbell Realty Co. has emerged as the last potential buyer standing in efforts to devise a workable development plan for the Riverfront YMCA, which sits on what many city …

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Deming to keynote Healthiest State conference

Dr. Richard Deming, medical director of Mercy Cancer Center and founder of the nonprofit Above + Beyond Cancer, will be a keynote speaker at the Healthiest State Initiative’s “Taking Back Our Health” Conference on June …

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Vision Iowa OKs Ankeny project, continues review of Wellmark YMCA pool

The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Vision Iowa board voted today to approve $280,387 for the $1.7 million Ankeny Market Pavilion project, providing supporters complete a fundraising effort in the next 30 days. The project includes …

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Proceeds from Habitat ReStore benefit to provide disaster relief to Nepal

Shopping at the Habitat ReStore on Friday, May 15, will help families affected by the earthquakes in Nepal. According to a news release, all proceeds on this day will go toward emergency shelter kits and …

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Niedermyer receives Make-A-Wish Iowa Volunteer of the Year award

Homesteaders Life Co. account executive Brianne Niedermyer was named Des Moines Area Committee Volunteer of the Year at Make-A-Wish Iowa’s Hats, Horses and Hope Gala. The annual award is given to one local volunteer who …

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Blackbird Investments continues to scout involvement in Younkers/Wilkins rehab

 

Blackbird investments is lining up partners as it considers whether to take on all or part of the renovation of the former Younkers building, part of which has been renamed the Wilkins Building. Blackbird …

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Principal survey: One-third of workers regret borrowing for college

A new study from Principal Financial Group found that workers who borrowed for college may be increasingly regretting the decision. One-third of U.S. workers regret having taken out student loans, and an equal number say …