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Aegon, Transamerica cut 59 jobs in Cedar Rapids

Corridor Business Journal: Aegon is eliminating 55 positions in Cedar Rapids, while Transamerica, owned by Aegon, is eliminating four other positions, Aegon spokesperson Julie Quinlan has confirmed. The 55 positions being eliminated by Aegon are employees …
By BPC Staff | Aug 22, 2022
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Des Moines’ suburban food pantries break records with rising numbers of visitors

Axios Des Moines: Food insecurity is increasing in the metro area, but some of the biggest recent increases have surprisingly come from Des Moines’ suburbs, according to data from Des Moines Area Religious Council. Des Moines …
By BPC Staff | Aug 22, 2022
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Iowa Department of Education awards $2.3M in therapeutic classroom grants

The Iowa Department of Education today awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to 10 school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for students whose social-emotional or behavioral needs affect their ability to be successful in their current …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 22, 2022
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Pace of home sales slows in Des Moines area in July

The number of residences sold in the Des Moines area dropped to 1,452 in July, 13.6% fewer than June’s 1,682 sales, Des Moines Area Association of Realtors data shows.

July’s home sales were fewer than …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 22, 2022
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TaxSlayer Center gets ‘Vibrant’ new name

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: The TaxSlayer Center’s new naming rights partner plans to be a “Vibrant” part of the downtown Moline civic center. Vibrant, the Moline-based financial services company, has agreed to a 10-year, $4 …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022
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Community Foundation launching nonprofit leadership development program

A new program is being offered to help develop engaged and knowledgeable nonprofit leaders in the community. The For Impact Leaders program is a peer learning cohort for nonprofit staff leaders beginning in January. The program, offered …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022
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Renewable tax credits users to transition to GovConnectIowa portal

Iowa taxpayers who claim renewable energy tax credits will soon be using a new secure online portal to conduct transactions. The Iowa Utilities Board is joining the Iowa Department of Revenue and other state agencies …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022
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GDMLI announces 2023 Youth Leadership Initiative class

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute announced Thursday the participants in the 2023 class of the institute’s Youth Leadership Initiative program. The class of 36 students from 20 public and private schools across Greater Des Moines …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022
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Rural economy slows as concerns in ag sector and supply chain and labor challenges persist

Iowa’s rural economy slumped in August with weaker scores in hiring and farmland prices, according to a survey of rural bank managers.

According to Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index, Iowa’s score fell to 40.1 in …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022
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Dotdash Meredith dumps tax incentives that required hiring and spending in Des Moines

Des Moines Register: Dotdash Meredith is giving up tax incentives that required the company to add workers in Des Moines. In an Aug. 10 letter to the Iowa Economic Development Authority, senior vice president Jeffrey …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022