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DuPont acquires California biologics company

DuPont announced Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Taxon Biosciences Inc., a leading microbiome discovery company based in Tiburon, Calif. The acquisition “will build on DuPont’s in-house capabilities and unparalleled market access in both …

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Deerfield to break ground on $9 million expansion

Deerfield Retirement Community in Urbandale announced it is ready to break ground on a $9 million expansion project that will include construction of a new performing arts center and large-scale renovations to one of its …

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Weitz Co. selected as contractor for downtown convention center hotel

The Weitz Co. has been granted the contract to build the $101 million Iowa Events Center Hotel at Fifth Avenue and Park Street.

 

The historic Des Moines firm will work with local architectural and engineering firms …

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Des Moines Career & Trades Expo on Friday

The Des Moines Career & Trades Expo will be held on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines. The event aims to help job …

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New professional women’s group to celebrate launch Thursday

Join other female professionals from around Greater Des Moines for the launch of the Des Moines chapter of national group Femfessionals, scheduled Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at West End Architectural Salvage. Femfessionals is a female-only …

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Townsend changes Workforce Development administration

An administrative shake-up at the Iowa Workforce Development means that a key management position overseeing unemployment insurance appeals will have more protection against political agendas, The Des Moines Register reported. The decision to restructure the Unemployment Insurance …

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ABI supports Trade Promotion Authority

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry this week said it supports the passage of Trade Promotion Authority and authorization of new trade opportunities to promote job growth in Iowa. “Manufacturing plays a critical role in Iowa’s …

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Coca-Cola bottler to expand territory

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with The Coca-Cola Co. for expanded territory rights in Iowa and southern Minnesota. Transition dates for the added territories are subject …

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A.M. Best upgrades Athene USA’s ratings

Athene USA’s operating companies and the insurer’s holding company have received upgraded ratings from A.M. Best & Co., MarketWatch reported. The rating agency upgraded Athene USA Group’s financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and …