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Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7% in May

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.7% in May, the fifth straight month the rate has declined, Iowa Workforce Development reported today. In April the state’s unemployment rate was 3%, and in May 2021 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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Median sale price of DM-area house sets another record in May

The median sale price of a house sold in the Des Moines area reached yet another record high in May, at $275,000, according to Des Moines Area Association of Realtors data.

May’s record surpassed the …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 16, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending June 12

 

Tyler Prevo

Hubbell Realty Co.

Hired as financial analyst

tyler.prevo@hubbellrealty.com

 

Josh Law

Indigo Living

Hired as maintenance associate

josh.law@goindigoliving.com

 

Shawn Aubrecht

Indigo Living

Hired as maintenance associate

shawn.aubrecht@goindigoliving.com

 

Chris Standing

Hubbell …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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Heartland Express acquires Smith Transport

Corridor Business Journal: North Liberty-based Heartland Express Inc. has acquired 100% of the equity of dry van truckload carrier Smith Transport Inc., Heartland officials announced. Founded in 1982, Smith Transport is an asset-based truckload carrier headquartered …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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Iowa Supreme Court approves grants for nonprofit programs

The Iowa Supreme Court has approved $241,373 in grants to nonprofit programs that provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans with civil legal problems, the court announced. The grants were awarded to 11 Iowa organizations. The …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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ZipBonds hires Van Heukelom as chief technology officer

West Des Moines-based insurance broker ZipBonds has named Josh Van Heukelom as its new chief technology officer. Van Heukelom has held roles at Des Moines-area companies since 2004. He was director of IT at Foster Group Inc., …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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Kemin launches Luxiva line of CBD distillates

Kemin Industries, a Des Moines-based global ingredient manufacturer, announced it has launched a new line of hemp cannabidiol (CBD) distillates. The new Luxiva CBD line includes “two new products that are USDA-certified organic and fully …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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GuideOne leadership transition comes while discrimination complaint ongoing

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GuideOne Insurance Co. announced Wednesday that it has named its new CEO. The change comes as the company faces a former senior vice president’s discrimination complaint in which he alleges the former …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 16, 2022
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Urban planner says Des Moines should consider viaduct removal

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines should explore an idea to remove downtown viaducts, according to RDG Planning & Design’s recommendation. The suggestion was part of a long-term vision plan presented to the City Council this week. …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Flood warnings in effect in Central Iowa after thunderstorms bring heavy rain

Des Moines Register: Flooding may affect parts of Central Iowa today after heavy rains from overnight thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Flood warnings were issued for areas near Boone and Ames. A flood warning …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022