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Ironman triathlon returns to Des Moines Sunday; extension through 2025 announced

The Ironman triathlon will return to Des Moines on Sunday. Ironman announced Wednesday that it has extended its agreement to return to Des Moines through 2025. Photo from the 2021 Ironman contributed by Catch Des Moines.…
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jun 9, 2022
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Casey’s stock price drops with high gas prices, predictions of slowing growth

Des Moines Register: Casey’s General Stores shares slipped today as executives predicted some customers will drive less because of high gas prices, slowing the company’s growth. Leaders of the Ankeny-based chain said they expect fuel sales …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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DMACC hires two for key positions

Des Moines Area Community College announced Tuesday it has selected Kyle Collins to serve as assistant to the vice president of academic affairs and Deborah Kepple-Mamros as executive director of planning, assessment and data. Collins started his career as …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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TAI starting third annual Cybersecurity Intern Series June 17

The Technology Association of Iowa announced today its third annual Cybersecurity Intern Series, which gives technology interns from TAI member companies an opportunity to learn from leaders in cybersecurity and information systems. Attendees will hear …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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Capital campaign launched for Athene Pedestrian Bridge

The city of West Des Moines has launched a capital campaign to raise $3 million in private donations for a pedestrian bridge that will span the Raccoon River, connecting Raccoon River Park and Walnut Woods …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Lumber prices are falling – quickly

Lumber futures have dropped 52% since early March as rising interest rates for home mortgages have put a damper on new home construction, reports Rob Litterst for the Hustle. During the pandemic, supply chain-related issues and …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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Franken wins Democratic US Senate primary; to take on Grassley in November

Des Moines Register: Democrat Mike Franken will take on Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in November, clinching an upset victory over perceived frontrunner Abby Finkenauer. Franken, a retired Navy admiral, entered the race months after Finkenauer, …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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More than 500 Iowans have college debt from Corinthian Colleges discharged

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller on Tuesday commended the U.S. Department of Education’s action last week to cancel $5.8 billion in student loan balances for students who attended Corinthian Colleges, a defunct for-profit college chain. In Iowa, …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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Historic preservation awards announced by Iowa agency

Seventeen projects and individuals in 14 Iowa communities received the state’s highest honors for historic preservation during the recent 2022 Preserve Iowa Summit held in Mason City, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced. Projects …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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G&A Partners announces acquisition of Focus OneSource

Houston-based G&A Partners announced today it is expanding into Iowa and Nebraska with its acquisition of Des Moines human resources outsourcing provider Focus OneSource. Michael Teachout and John Hovey started Focus OneSource in 2008 to …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022