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ISU, UNI students support debt-free college movement

Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa students, faculty and community members will hold campus rallies today and Thursday to call on 2016 presidential candidates to support a national goal of debt-free college at …

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Retirement confidence edges up in annual survey

Although confidence is still a long way from the historic highs seen during the 25-year history of the Retirement Confidence Survey, 22 percent of U.S. workers polled now say they are very confident about having …

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United’s Hemispheres magazine features Iowa

United Airlines’ magazine, Hemispheres, is featuring Iowa business and innovation in its April edition.

 

The special supplement includes a snapshot of Iowa industries, with a nod to sharp growth in exports. A feature on …

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Iowa officials back trade in letter to Congress

Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey and Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham today sent a letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation encouraging the passage of the Trade Promotion Authority, reforming and …

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Succession announced at SVPA

SVPA Architects Inc. said today that Steven Gray retired March 31 as president and has been succeeded by Vitus Bering, who had served as vice president and chief financial officer. Gray joined the company in …

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Gannett announces spinoff name; beats 1st quarter earnings expectation

Gannett Co. Inc. has chosen TEGNA as the name for the new broadcasting and digital company as it works to create two publicly traded companies: one exclusively focused on its broadcasting and digital businesses, and the other …

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Mercer plans to hire 300 in Urbandale

Mercer, a global human resources consulting firm, said today that it is planning to hire 300 new employees in Urbandale for a variety of positions, including sales, customer service and operations, according to a release. …

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Organizations launch Iowa Caucus Consortium

In an effort to provide visitors, candidates and media outlets a meaningful, pleasant experience during the upcoming Iowa caucuses, several local organizations have teamed up and launched the Iowa Caucus Consortium.

 

The Greater Des …

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Downtown Hy-Vee project gets board approval, but leaves some members on edge

The city of Des Moines Urban Design Review Board approved plans for a Hy-Vee Inc. grocery store and 82-unit apartment complex today, but the 4-3 vote came at the end of a 90-minute meeting where …

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Iowa unemployment rate drops to 4 percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4 percent in March from 4.1 percent in February, Iowa Workforce Development reported. That’s the lowest rate since May 2008. The state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent a year ago. …