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DOT plans work on U.S. 69 north of Ankeny

Two road construction projects on U.S. Highway 69 between Ankeny and Ames will require road closures and detours beginning Monday, May 4. The first project, from Ken Maril Road in Ames to Iowa Highway 210, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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Coalition formed and training date set for fair housing construction

Several construction trade associations have joined with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission to advocate for fair housing accessibility in Iowa. The Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Home Builders Association of Greater …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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Local option sales tax introduced in Iowa House

Rep. Tom Sands, chairman of the Iowa House Ways and Means Committee, has introduced legislation that would allow Greater Des Moines communities to ask voters to approve a 1 percent local option sales tax.

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By KENT DARR | Apr 29, 2015
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Register now for Community Foundation’s annual luncheon

Seats remain at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines’ 2015 Celebration Luncheon and report to the community. The event will be held May 7 at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott. It will start at …
By BPC Staff | Apr 28, 2015
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Art Week Des Moines to debut this year prior to annual Art Festival

A new multiday festival celebrating local artists will debut June 22-28. Co-creators David Safris and Liz Adelman are calling on the community — including individuals, businesses, venues and organizations — to host a variety of …
By BPC Staff | Apr 28, 2015
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Stowe to speak on civility

Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Bill Stowe will speak on leadership and civility at a Wallace Centers of Iowa lunch May 13 at Wallace House, 756 16th St., Des Moines. Water Works …
By BPC Staff | Apr 28, 2015
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Apple in a ‘super cycle’

Apple Inc. is expected to reach a market capitalization of $1.1 trillion within the next year and “is in the midst of a transformational super cycle,” Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White told MarketWatch. The firm raised its …
By BPC Staff | Apr 28, 2015
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Mini-grant funds ‘outdoor classroom’ at Fort Des Moines Park

This spring, educators and naturalists from Polk County Conservation will promote environmental stewardship to students at Studebaker Elementary and McCombs Middle School on Des Moines’ south side, Keep Iowa Beautiful announced. The program, “Getting Kids …
By BPC Staff | Apr 28, 2015
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ITA Group receives Spirit of Central Iowa award

United Way of Central Iowa has named ITA Group the recipient of the organization’s 2015 Spirit of Central Iowa Award.

 

The award is presented annually to one organization for excellence in all three categories …
By BPC Staff | Apr 28, 2015
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DuPont open to settlement with Trian

DuPont’s board is open to a negotiated settlement with activist Trian Fund Management in the run-up to the company’s annual shareholder meeting in May, Reuters reported, citing sources with knowledge of the situation. 

 

Despite the stalemate …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 28, 2015