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GUEST OPINION: How a fateful FCC vote will choke broadband expansion in Iowa

President Obama came to Cedar Falls in January and asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to shutdown outdated state laws that restrict the expansion of broadband Internet access.

 

Six weeks later, the FCC voted …
By JON TROEN | Apr 17, 2015
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Holmes Murphy names co-leaders for employee benefits

 

Holmes Murphy & Associates Inc. recently named two new co-leaders for its Employee Benefits Heartland Division. Lori Wiederin and Jennifer Kivlin will partner to provide strategic leadership to the Heartland Division, which includes its …
By BPC Staff | Apr 17, 2015
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USDA offers $10 million in loans to rural Iowans

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has $10 million available for loans for Iowans to purchase or refinance homes in rural Iowa through its Direct Home Loan Program. The program offers 100 percent financing, a 33-year loan …
By BPC Staff | Apr 17, 2015
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Better Homes builds first innovation home

Better Homes and Gardens has constructed its first-ever “innovation home,” in Mequon, Wis. Designed by Better Homes and Gardens editors in partnership with Lakeside Development Co.  the home includes multi-point monitoring of doors, windows, shades, thermostats, door …
By BPC Staff | Apr 17, 2015
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Des Moines among top 10 U.S. cities for new college grads

Des Moines was ranked No. 3 in a list of Top 10 Cities for New College Graduates, as named by financial data company SmartAsset. More than 100 of the largest U.S. cities were evaluated and graded based on …
By BPC Staff | Apr 17, 2015
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Des Moines appeals DOT order to remove I-235 speed camera

The City of Des Moines has appealed the Iowa Department of Transportation’s order to remove the speed camera on Interstate 235 near Waveland Golf Course by Friday, claiming the DOT didn’t have the authority to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 17, 2015
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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of April 20

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendees Venue  City Geospatial Information Systems Transportation Symposium Geospatial Information & Technology Association 4/19/2015 4/23/2015 500 Des Moines Marriott Downtown Des Moines Drake Relays Grand Blue Mile 4/21/2015 4/21/2015 5000 Drake…
By BPC Staff | Apr 17, 2015
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Food Truck Throwdown coming to the Des Moines Social Club

Greater Des Moines residents can finally satiate their appetites for food trucks in a big way. On May 30, the Des Moines Social Club will hold the first Iowa Beverage Food Truck Throwdown. The event …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2015
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Rural Mainstreet Index rose slightly in April

While the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index for April rose slightly from March’s weak reading, it remains below growth neutral, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region. The 100-point …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2015
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Housing starts up in March, permits down

Nationwide housing starts rose 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 926,000 units in March from an upwardly revised February reading, according to newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department, the National …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2015