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Biotechnology summit planned in Ankeny April 1

The Iowa Biotechnology Association’s “Partnering for Growth” forum April 1 in Ankeny will feature Gov. Terry Branstad and representatives of Monsanto, Harrisvaccines and NewLink Genetics. Wendy Wintersteen, dean of Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life …

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New president and CEO named at Special Olympics Iowa

 

Gary Harms

Gary Harms, a longtime Greater Des Moines business leader and member of the Special Olympics Iowa board of directors, has been named president and CEO of the organization. Harms was chosen after …

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New president and CEO named at Special Olympics Iowa

 

Gary Harms

Gary Harms, a longtime Greater Des Moines business leader and member of the Special Olympics Iowa board of directors, has been named president and CEO of the organization. Harms was chosen after …

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Iowa unemployment rate drops to 4.2 percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in January from 4.3 percent in December. The state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent a year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in January. …

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UI helps Iowa business expand in Africa

The University of Iowa’s is assisting Iowa businesses interested in expanding in Africa. The university’s Institute for International Business will hold an International Entrepreneurship Summit at 1 p.m. April 8 in the Iowa Memorial Union. …

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UI helps Iowa business expand in Africa

The University of Iowa’s is assisting Iowa businesses interested in expanding in Africa. The university’s Institute for International Business will hold an International Entrepreneurship Summit at 1 p.m. April 8 in the Iowa Memorial Union. …

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Events scheduled for Money Smart Week

Gov. Terry Branstad has declared April 18 to 25 as Money Smart Week. Several events will give Iowans a chance to improve their financial skills, according to a release. More than 200 Iowa financial institutions, …

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ISU studies greener egg production

No, it’s not a St. Patrick’s day joke, and has nothing to do with the actual color of the eggs.

But, Iowa State University researchers played a key role in a recently completed comprehensive study of …

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Americorps to work at Whiterock Conservancy

An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team from Vinton will work to improve the landscape at Whiterock Conservancy near Coon Rapids from March 11 through April 23.  Whiterock is a nonprofit land trust along the Middle Raccoon …

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Iowa house sales and prices are up

A report today from the Iowa Association of Realtors showed statewide trends in house sales that reflect those reported last week for Greater Des Moines. Sales and prices were up in February, and the time …