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Appeals court sends fight over clean water back to U.S. District Court

For years, the nonprofit Iowa Environmental Council and other members of the Mississippi River Collaborative (MRC) have asked federal courts to force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to set limits for nitrogen and phosphorus, two …

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Meals from the Heartland names new executive director

Meals from the Heartland, a nonprofit organization responsible for providing millions of meals to food-insecure families each year, has named Susan Bunz as its new executive director. Bunz replaces Dave Bradley, who retired March 21. …

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ARMA to host free shred day

The Central Iowa chapter of ARMA in conjunction with MDS Records Management, will hold a free shred event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 23 at 1870 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines. Up …

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March house sales up nearly 19 percent from last year

Greater Des Moines house sales were up 18.6 percent in March from a year ago, rising to 872 from 735, according to figures released today by the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. Pending sales …

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GE to sell most of its finance arm, once one of largest in the country

General Electric Co. intends to get rid most of its GE Capital unit and focus on its core industrial operations, in a landmark decision for both the company and, perhaps, the economy too, Fortune reported.

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Iowa insurers face new requirements in 2016

Iowa insurance companies will have new corporate governance disclosure requirements to abide by next year as part of legislation signed this week by Gov. Terry Branstad.

 

The legislation, House File 455, is based on a …

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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of April 12

Organziation Event Arrival Departure Attendees Venue  City Marvalous Marva Club Marvalous Marva Convention 4/10/2015 4/13/2015 150 Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Johnston Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Learn, Grow, Celebrate 4/13/2015 4/15/2015 650 Des Moines…
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Participants, volunteers wanted for Orchard Place’s Moonlight Classic

Orchard Place, a Des Moines-based nonprofit that provides mental health treatment and support to Iowa children, is once again seeking both participants and volunteers for the 2015 Moonlight Classic. The fourth-annual event will take place …

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We’re losing the desire to own a home

The number of Americans who would buy a home if they were to move hit a new five-year low, according to mortgage lender Fannie Mae’s national housing survey for March, The Real Deal reported. Sixty percent of …

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New guide details workplace flex practices for manufacturers

The Society for Human Resource Management and the Families and Work Institute have released a new toolkit to help employers add workplace flexibility to an industry often considered inflexible – manufacturing. “Workflex and Manufacturing Guide: …