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Deere increases Q3 earnings, but misses investors’ expectations

Deere & Co. today reported net income of $1.884 billion for the third quarter ended July 31, or $6.16 per share, compared with net income of $1.667 billion, or $5.32 per share, for the quarter …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022
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Partnership announces lineup for Candidate Forum Series

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Candidate Forum Series will kick off Aug. 26 and provide an opportunity for Partnership members and investors to hear directly from the candidates before the November midterm elections. Registration is …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2022
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3 entities submit proposals for public uses for historic federal courthouse

Three nonprofit or public entities have submitted proposals for public uses for the federal courthouse located at 123 E. Walnut St. in Des Moines, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. General Services Administration.

The …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 19, 2022
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Delta Dental of Iowa contributes $50,000 for five Mini-Pitch soccer sites

Delta Dental of Iowa has contributed $50,000 to Kick It Forward, a nonprofit that strives to develop athletic and life skills through soccer. Kick It Forward works with local communities to bring Mini-Pitch soccer fields …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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Iowa nutrient council receives $250K grant from Google

The Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council announced Wednesday a $250,000 grant from Google that will bolster INREC initiatives to improve water quality and support Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy. According to a release, INREC worked with the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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27 Iowa companies named to 2022 Inc. 5000 list

A total of 27 Iowa companies appeared on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies, Clay and Milk reported. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue…
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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World Food Prize Foundation names new senior vice president, communications director

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the promotion of Mashal Husain to senior vice president, development, finance and operations, and the hiring of Emily Boyden as director of communications. Husain has worked for the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to 2.5% in July

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in July, the seventh straight month the rate has declined, Iowa Workforce Development reported today. In June the state’s unemployment rate was 2.6%, and in July 2021 …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending August 14

Autumn Doakes

Indigo Living

Promoted to senior leasing consultant

autumn.doakes@goindigoliving.com


Nolan Benzing

Hubbell Realty Company

Promoted to field operations manager

nolan.benzing@hubbellrealty.com


Lincoln Dimock

Indigo Living

Hired as maintenance associate

lincoln.dimock@goindigoliving.com


Joe Stubbe

F&G

Hired as …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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Raccoon River Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $22,000

Raccoon River Valley area residents who participated in the second annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Panora at Michael Mills Memorial Park on Saturday raised $22,000 to fund care, support and research for the Alzheimer’s …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022