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Lack of operator could delay final state approval of Des Moines convention center hotel plan

With the proposed Iowa Events Center Hotel short a management company, it is unlikely that the Iowa Economic Development Authority will give final approval Friday to a district that would capture hotel/motel and sales tax …

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Lawsuit: Sham charities scammed more than $187 million from donors

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, together with all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Federal Trade Commission, jointly filed a federal lawsuit alleging that four cancer charities and their operators scammed more than …

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Central Iowa Tour de Cure scheduled June 6

The American Diabetes Association is inviting riders of all abilities to take part in the annual Central Iowa Tour de Cure, a cycling event happening on June 6, starting at the YMCA Healthy Living Center …

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Chambers lists top law firms

Chambers and Partners has published its annual listing of the state’s top lawyers and law firms, with many of the leading firms based in Greater Des Moines. The compilation ranks the top legal practices in …

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Variety the Children’s Charity hires first director of marketing

Megan Grandgeorge has been named the first director of marketing and public relations at Variety the Children’s Charity, the organization announced today. Grandgeorge will be responsible for managing and executing marketing and communications strategies that …

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Transportation news: Interactive construction map, a call for bridge repairs, and I-80 ramps

It’s a busy morning for Iowa transportation news. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

The Iowa Department of Transportation has posted an interactive map that will help motorists avoid road construction delays beginning with this weekend’s Memorial…
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Mercy – Des Moines to acquire Newton hospital

After several months of exhaustive review, leaders of Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines and Skiff Medical Center in Newton have reached an agreement for Mercy to acquire Skiff Medical Center.

 

The Newton City …

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Report provides guidance for family farm succession

Transferring assets to the next generation is the top concern among family farmers in the United States, according to a recent Farm Journal article. With some 70 percent of U.S. farmland expected to change hands …

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Brannen, others honored by Iowa Society of CPAs

The Iowa Society of CPAs recognized Jim Brannen, CEO of FBL Financial Group Inc., with the Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award during its 2015 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference held earlier this month …

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Beyer to speak at May 21 Leadership Network luncheon

Networking specialist and bow tie aficionado Danny Beyer will be the guest speaker at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Des Moines Leadership Network on May 21. Beyer, who is a member of the 2014 …