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Four days after shutdown, Bridgestone continues to cancel shifts at DM factory

Des Moines Register: Bridgestone Corp. managers continue to cancel shifts at the Des Moines Bridgestone-Firestone agriculture tire factory after an attack by computer hackers. The company, which first halted production at the Northwest Second Avenue factory …

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Bro promoted to president of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA

Kemin Industries, the Des Moines-based global ingredient manufacturer, recently named Marsha Bro president of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Having held various executive positions within Kemin, Bro was most recently general manager …

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We want your thoughts on gender equality

Progress on gender equality can often seem as though it’s moving at a snail’s pace. Significant gains have been made in recent years, but setbacks often accompany them. Case in point: Iowa is led by …

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New Mars Cafe location to open in downtown Des Moines

Axios Des Moines: Coffee shop Mars Cafe is expanding into a second retail location in downtown Des Moines. The new store will soon open in the skywalk inside the Greater Des Moines Partnership building at 700 …

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Bird flu, a major threat to poultry industry, found in Iowa backyard poultry flock

Des Moines Register: Bird flu has been detected in a backyard poultry flock in western Iowa, state and federal agriculture departments said today. The positive case of the deadly avian disease was found in Pottawattamie County, …

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HHS to revise arbitration guidance for No Surprises Act

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will revise its guidance on the arbitration process outlined under the No Surprises Act following a federal court ruling, Becker’s Healthcare reported. A federal judge ruled Feb. 23 that …

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ATA to offer truck-driving registered apprenticeship program for members

The American Trucking Associations announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor establishing ATA as an official registered apprenticeship sponsor. As a DOL-recognized sponsor at the national level, ATA can …

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Iowa Cubs’ $40,000 donation to Kiwanis Miracle League will spur scoreboard project

From left, Sam Bernabe, Bob Mitchell, Jan Burch and Randy Wehofer

The Iowa Cubs recently donated nearly $40,000 to the Kiwanis Miracle League, following the sale of the I-Cubs to California-based sports entertainment group Endeavor. …

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Iowa banks’ net income up 30.3% in 2021; loan balances up 2.7%

U.S. banks reported year-over-year increases in key financial measures for the fourth quarter and for full-year 2021, reflecting stronger economic growth, higher loan demand and improved credit conditions, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s fourth-quarter …

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Drake marks $125M milestone toward Brave & Bold campaign goal

Drake University announced Tuesday that its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold,” has raised $125 million of its $225 million goal through leadership gifts. “Thank you to the generous …