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REG: Geismar plant will be down for up to four months

Renewable Energy Group Inc. now estimates that its Geismar, La. plant will be out of production for two to four months after a fire on April 2 that injured two employees, who are recovering. REG …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015
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Houses prices up nearly 5 percent in the year through February

Greater Des Moines house prices increased 4.6 percent for the year ended in February, real estate analytics firm CoreLogic Inc. said today. Prices held steady from January through February. Nationwide, prices rose 5.6 percent for …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015
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Ankeny approves funds for company bringing STEM jobs to town

The Ankeny City Council has approved an $100,000 economic development package for Advanced Analytical Technologies Inc.’s $2 million relocation and expansion. AATI plans to lease a 33,000-square-foot building at 2450 S.E. Oak Tree Court for …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015
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Winnebago announces rental program deal with Apollo

Forest City-based Winnebago Industries Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement for 2015 for the sale of more than 500 motor homes to one of North America’s leading recreation vehicle rental companies, Apollo Motorhome …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015
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ISU researches environmental dangers of cellulosic ethanol

Removing corn residue from fields can have a big impact on soil and water quality, according to new research from an Iowa State University agronomist.

 

Mahdi Al-Kaisi, an agronomy professor, is urging farmers to consider topography, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 7, 2015
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Workers cautiously optimistic about the economy

As tax season winds down, American workers have cautious, but improved expectations about the economy, according to new research from Principal Financial Group Inc.

According to the Principal Financial Well-Being Index: American Workers, nearly half …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 7, 2015
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Council gives final green light to food truck pilot program

A food truck pilot program in downtown Des Moines got final approval from City Council on Monday, The Des Moines Register reported. The third and final vote on the topic fulfills a culinary dream several years in …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015
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McClure Engineering plans merger with Missouri company

Clive-based McClure Engineering Co. and Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw Inc. (THHinc) of Columbia, Mo. have signed a letter of intent to merge, according to a release. McClure Engineering specializes in water, wastewater, transportation, aviation and …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015
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BilT for a guitar virtuoso

Wilco lead guitarist Nels Cline started his career as a jazzman and became a rocker, and there’s a good chance the guitar he will be playing during the 80/35 festival was carved, glued and outfitted …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015
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80/35 announces first round of 2015 festival performers

Bands Wilco and Weezer will headline the eighth annual 80/35 music festival, the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition announced today. The event will take place July 10-11 in Western Gateway Park. Wilco, a Chicago alt-rock band, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2015