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Family of boy who died at Adventureland seeks $98M from the state of Iowa

Des Moines Register: The family of a Marion boy who drowned at Adventureland Resort last year is seeking nearly $100 million from the state for allowing the ride to operate despite serious safety problems. The family …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2022
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Foam Carwash Express acquired by Champion Xpress

Foam Carwash Express in Urbandale has been acquired by Champion Xpress Carwash, launching Champion’s entrance into the Des Moines-area market and its third location in Iowa. According to a news release, Champion Xpress Carwash is …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2022
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OSHA orders Wells Fargo to pay $22M to fired whistleblower

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration ordered Wells Fargo & Co. to pay more than $22 million to a former executive whom the bank allegedly fired for reporting financial misconduct, Business Insurance …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2022
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TAI to hold first event in DEI Spotlight Series

The Technology Association of Iowa and its diversity, equity and inclusion committee are hosting a new DEI Spotlight Series, a monthly discussion on DEI efforts by organizations around the state. The first virtual event — …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2022
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IOWA STOPS HUNGER: Business leaders making a difference

Building partnerships and collaboration are keys for the business community’s success in the fight against food insecurity. That was the message from Business Publications Corp.’s virtual event this week, “Business Leaders Making A Difference.”

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By MICHAEL CRUMB | Sep 2, 2022
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Allegiant Air ranks last in on-time flights as service in Des Moines continues to grow

Des Moines Register: Allegiant Air, one of the largest carriers out of the Des Moines International Airport, ranked last out of all major U.S. airline carriers in on-time arrivals, according to an August report from the …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Peoples Co. launches energy management division

Peoples Co., a land transaction and management business licensed in all major agricultural regions, has launched an energy management division to help clients maximize and diversify revenue streams, the Clive-based group announced. The energy management …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Flexsteel rejects takeover proposal by CSC Generation Holdings

Dubuque-based Flexsteel Industries Inc. today announced that its board of directors, in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisers, has unanimously rejected an unsolicited, preliminary nonbinding proposal from CSC Generation Holdings Inc. to acquire Flexsteel for …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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ChildServe to celebrate groundbreaking for Ames expansion on Sept. 7

ChildServe will mark the beginning of a new chapter as it breaks ground on Sept. 7 for a $9 million expansion project to double the size of its Ames campus. Since opening an Ames facility …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Iowa’s FAFSA completion rate stabilizes after four years of decline; equity gaps remain

After four years of declines in Iowa’s completion rate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the rate stabilized this year. 2022’s completion rate was equal to last year’s, with 49% of Iowa high …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022