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Women leading the way

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By EMILY BARSKE | Jul 28, 2022
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David May appointed to Iowa Supreme Court

Des Moines Register: Gov. Kim Reynolds has named Iowa Court of Appeals Judge David May to the Iowa Supreme Court, her fifth appointment to the seven-member court since taking office. May has served on the Court …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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Terrace Hill-adjacent gun shop can operate

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines officials have determined that a firearms sales business that would run out of a home that’s across the street from the governor’s residence at Terrace Hill doesn’t need a city …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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More than 27% of federal contract dollars spent with small businesses in FY21

The U.S. government surpassed its small business federal contracting goal for fiscal year 2021, awarding $154.2 billion, or 27.2%, of federal contract dollars to small businesses, according to a release from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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Oskaloosa-based Cablevey Conveyors to ramp up production with second shift

Cablevey Conveyors, a global specialty conveyor manufacturer, announced that its manufacturing facility in Oskaloosa will add a second shift for the first time, enabling the Oskaloosa-based company to double its production capacity to meet increased demand. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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Fewer residential building permits issued in Des Moines area in first half of 2022

The number of residential building permits issued by Des Moines-area communities in the first six months of 2022 totaled 1,966, 20% fewer than the 2,487 issued in the same period in 2021. To view a …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: High house prices don’t necessarily mean big paychecks for agents

The skyrocketing sale prices of houses has attracted thousands to the real estate selling profession. From January 2020 to January 2022, the number of real estate agents in the U.S. jumped from 1.38 million to …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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Trail system seen as economic advantage for northwestern Iowa

Radio Iowa: A regional recreational trail system spanning more than 100 miles in northwestern Iowa will connect several towns, including Sergeant Bluff, Sioux City, Merrill, Hinton and Le Mars. Sioux City is one of the largest …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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Iowa part of $4.25B opioids settlement with Teva

Pharmaceuticals company Teva will provide up to $4.25 billion to participating states and local governments, including Iowa, under a preliminary agreement announced Tuesday. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller called the agreement “another major step” in …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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UNI expands community college partnerships statewide with UNI@IACC initiative

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook announcing the UNI@IACC program on campus Tuesday afternoon. Submitted photo

The University of Northern Iowa announced Tuesday it is launching the UNI@IACC (Iowa Community Colleges) initiative to increase access …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022