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Siemens Gamesa lays off turbine workers in Iowa, Kansas

Associated Press: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Inc. plans to lay off workers in Iowa and Kansas because of a reduction in orders for commercial wind turbines. The company, which manufactures wind turbines, announced Wednesday that 121 …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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Free AG webinar on Valentine’s Day to address romance scams

Scammers are using dating sites and social media to lure many people into predatory romantic relationships that rob victims of their life savings and often leave them emotionally devastated. Last year, Americans lost a record …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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Proposed Des Moines hotel project awarded $4.9 million in tax credits

A proposed project that would return property in Des Moines to its original use as a hotel has been awarded $4.9 million from the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. The project was one of …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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Athene reports record profitability in 2021

Athene Holding Ltd., the Bermuda-based holding company of Athene USA, announced fourth-quarter and full-year financial results today. Fourth-quarter 2021 net income was $1.06 billion, compared with $1.065 billion in the year-ago quarter. Full-year 2021 net income was $3.72 …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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Fareway pledges $2M for Boone wellness center

Boone City Council member Steven Ray speaks during Thursday’s announcement that Fareway is pledging $2 million toward the construction of a new wellness center in the community. Photo by Michael Crumb

BOONE – Saying it would …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Feb 11, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending February 6

Matt LeCroy

Hubbell Realty Company

Hired as community manager

matt.lecroy@hubbellrealty.com

 

JoAnn Robbins

Veridian Insurance

Hired as insurance agent

andrealh@veridiancu.org

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By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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State looking at selling off Honey Creek Resort

Radio Iowa: The Iowa DNR is going to seek an appraisal and consider the sale of the Honey Creek Resort near Moravia. The contract with the management group that runs the state-owned resort is set to …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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Iowa’s new anti-vaccine-mandate bill clears its first legislative test in hourslong hearing

Des Moines Register: Opponents of vaccination mandates crowded into a Capitol meeting room Thursday for several hours to support a bill that would widely ban vaccination and mask mandates at businesses, governmental entities and schools. The …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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New leaders hired for Ingersoll, Grand avenues group

The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand have hired new leaders: Lauren Kollauf is the nonprofit group’s new executive director, and Kjersten Walker is its new urban recreation district executive director. Kollauf replaces Kris Maggard, who …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022
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MPO seeking public input on regional transportation project proposals

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input on which local transportation projects to fund in federal fiscal year 2026. According to a news release, there are 19 projects under consideration. They …
By BPC Staff | Feb 11, 2022