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Study examines workplace trust among injured Iowa workers

More than one-third of Iowa workers injured on the job said they had concerns they would be fired due to their injuries, according to a new study released this week by the Workers’ Compensation Research …

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Deere to lay off 300 in Ankeny

Deere & Co.  today announced 300 layoffs at its Ankeny plant, and 565 in Waterloo. In all, 910 Deere employees in Iowa and Illinois will lose their jobs indefinitely. In addition, approximately 500 employees at …

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Dahl’s bankruptcy auction to conclude today

The Dahl’s Foods bankruptcy auction is set to conclude after a judge approved an emergency request to extend the process beyond its original deadline. The grocer’s parent company, Foods Inc., is liquidating its assets after …

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Rockwell Collins sales rose 16 percent, earnings up 29 percent

Rockwell Collins, Inc.  today reported total sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, which ended Dec. 31, of $1.23 billion, a 16 percent increase from the same period the year before. First-quarter earnings per share …

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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of January 26

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendance Meeting Venue Iowa Pork Producers Association Iowa Pork Congress 1/28/2015 1/29/2015 7000 Iowa Events Center Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference and Trade Show 1/29/2015 1/30/2015 200 FFA…
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United Way raises record $28 million

For the fifth consecutive year, central Iowans set a record for financial support of United Way of Central Iowa, pledging $28,016,275 in 2014. That is a $500,000 increase over the $27.5 million raised in 2013.…

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Finalists for Des Moines police chief position to attend public reception

The four finalists for Des Moines police chief will be in town for events Jan. 28-30, including a public reception and private interviews. City Manager Scott Sanders chose Michael Davis, Allen Tunks, Stephen Waymire and …

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Insurers launch micro consortium, incubator

A group of leading companies in the insurance industry announced today that they have established a micro insurance consortium and micro insurance venture. The consortium consists of American International Group Inc., Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., …

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U.S. Conference of Mayors, Wells Fargo launch grant program

The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo & Co. today announced a grant program aimed at accelerating neighborhood revitalization, economic development and job creation in municipalities across the country. CommunityWINS will include a $3 …

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ISU’s College of Business receives accreditation extension

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International has approved the re-accreditation of the business programs at Iowa State University’s College of Business. The five-year extension includes the college’s separately accredited accounting program. Fewer than …