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Deere announces investment in Kenyan ag-tech company

Deere & Co. announced today it has made a minority investment in Hello Tractor, a Nairobi, Kenya-based company connecting tractor owners with smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia through a farm-equipment-sharing app. The company’s app …
By BPC Staff | Aug 3, 2022
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Iowa’s economy grows with stronger manufacturing performance

Iowa’s economy improved in July as durable goods manufacturers reported solid growth, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers.

Despite the improved performance, Creighton University’s MidAmerican Business Conditions Index, released Monday, contained forecasts …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Aug 3, 2022
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Regent universities respond to inflation with 4.25% tuition increase

The above chart shows the revenue streams that make up the Regent University General Education Operation Fund and how much each has contributed to the fund for every year since fiscal year 2001. The fund …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | Aug 3, 2022
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Latin King property sold to New Jersey real estate investment trust

A New Jersey-based real estate investment trust has purchased property on which the popular Latin King restaurant is located, Polk County real estate records show.

SCF RC Funding IV LLC paid Latin King RE LLC $2.15 …
By BPC Staff | Aug 3, 2022
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WHAT’S BEING BUILT: 3 convenience store chains have projects underway in metro area

In the first six months of 2022, commercial building permits were issued for the construction of nine new convenience stores with fuel pumps, a review of communities’ records shows. Permits valued at over $18.3 million were issued for the construction …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Aug 3, 2022
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McDougal reappointed to chair of Iowa bar’s construction council

Jodie McDougal was recently appointed to serve her second term as chair of the Iowa State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council. McDougal has been a member of the council for several years, serving as …
By BPC Staff | Aug 3, 2022
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‘White house’ being dismantled; was used for meetings, offices

The two-story structure that provided meeting and office space for Ryan Cos. US Inc. is being dismantled. Since this photo was taken in late July, the roof has been taken off and windows and siding have …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Aug 3, 2022
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Supply chain havoc slowed construction of new federal courthouse; project now expected to be completed in mid-2023

The Great Seal of the United States is etched into the glass entryway of the new federal courthouse under construction at 101 Locust St. in downtown Des Moines. Photo by Duane Tinkey Below: Architectural rendering of the new …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Aug 3, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: How will legislation known as the CHIPS bill help the economy?

About 30% of the world’s semiconductors, or microchips, used to be manufactured in the U.S. Now that figure has fallen to around 12%, as Sen. Maria Cantwell said on NPR’s “Morning Edition” Monday. She was one of …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | Aug 2, 2022
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VA of Central Iowa to celebrate opening of new primary care clinic

VA of Central Iowa announced the opening of its new primary care clinic in south Des Moines, with plans for a public ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at the facility on Aug. 17 at 3 …
By BPC Staff | Aug 2, 2022