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Volunteers clean 1,640 pounds of trash from Fourmile Creek

In an effort to help clean Iowa waterways, 68 volunteers picked up 1,640 pounds of trash from Fourmile Creek and the surrounding area during the Fourmile Fest on Aug. 11. The Iowa Rivers Revival Service …

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MercyOne executive named to “Women health systems CFOs to know” list

Becker’s Hospital Review named Jodie Roettger, interim chief financial officer and division vice president of finance for MercyOne, on its “Women hospital and health systems CFOs to know” list. Roettger is recognized among 182 CFOs …

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Iowa rural economy slows in August

Iowa’s rural economy slowed in August, with the state’s rural mainstreet index, farmland price index and new hiring index all decreasing from July.

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index score dipped to 53.7 from 54.1, according to …

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Iowa young professionals set to convene for statewide conference

The Young Professionals of Iowa organization will host its annual conference from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Aug. 25 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The theme is “Here. Now. Iowa,” and the conference …

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Iowa earns summerlong recognitions for achievements in education

Throughout the summer, Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or iJAG, and its stakeholders were recognized nationally for a variety of performance outcomes. Kira Canada, an iJAG alum, was elected president of the National Career Association …

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Spalding reappointed to third term as dean

David Spalding, dean of Iowa State’s Ivy College of Business, was reappointed to a third five-year term to lead the business college. During his second term, Spalding worked with Ivy faculty and staff on completing …

Deere reports third-quarter earnings of $2.98 billion

Deere & Co. on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $2.98 billion. The Moline, Ill.-based company also said it had a profit of $10.20 on a per-share basis. Deere reported a net income of $2.86 …

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18 Central Iowa leaders plan to skydive to support Above + Beyond Cancer

Over the next month, Central Iowa leaders in business, health, philanthropy, government and more will be tandem parachuting to support Above + Beyond Cancer. More than $80,000 has been raised so far to support cancer …

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IEDA awards incentives to 3M for Ames expansion

3M was awarded tax credit incentives from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to expand production in Ames. Photo by Michael Crumb

A maker of sandpaper and abrasives products has been awarded a package of tax …

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Over $6 million raised for north-side rec center; project will move forward

Plans for a new recreation center on Des Moines’ north side will move forward after fundraising for the project reached its goal of $6 million, the city announced in a news release.

The Des Moines …