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Iowa ranked fifth for 55-plus well-being

Iowa ranks fifth in the nation for the overall well-being of residents who are 55 and older, according to a Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index report released today. Nationally, older Americans have higher well-being compared with younger …

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Fundraiser tonight for Rebuilding Together

Tickets are available at the door for a fundraiser at Jasper Winery tonight featuring wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and live and silent auctions. Proceeds help raise awareness and funds for Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines, …

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ISU graduate student wins global award for food innovation

An Iowa State University graduate student received a first-place award in a global innovation challenge for his work in developing a new way to improve the quality of dairy desserts. Hanyu Yangcheng in the ISU …

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Summer camp for techies aims to address STEM shortage

Fifty-one Des Moines public school students today are beginning a four-day stint at Tech Journey Camp, an initiative that gives underprivileged students the opportunity to work with a diverse group of passionate and successful technologists. …

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Wells Fargo profit drops; fundamentals strong

Wells Fargo & Co., the largest U.S. mortgage lender, reported a second consecutive decrease in its quarterly profit today as expenses rose and it set aside more money to cover bad loans, Reuters reported.

 

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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