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Iowa’s rural economy continues to expand with strong farmland prices

Iowa’s rural economy continued to grow in December behind continued strengthening in farmland values, according to a monthly survey of rural bankers.

According to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index, Iowa’s index improved this month to …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Dec 21, 2021
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Proposed Suite Shots an ‘eyesore,’ some West Des Moines residents say

Some homeowners who live near the proposed site of Suite Shots, a golf entertainment facility, oppose the development, saying the tall poles and netting along the perimeter of a golf range would be an eyesore. …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Dec 20, 2021
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Iowans urged to get flu shots; current vaccination rate ‘woefully inadequate’

Flu vaccination rates are significantly lower than they were a year ago across Iowa and the U.S., which is raising concerns for physicians, MercyOne said in a statement Friday. The health system advises all eligible …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Hy-Vee launches online telehealth and pharmacy subsidiary, RedBox Rx

Hy-Vee Inc. last week announced the launch of RedBox Rx, a new subsidiary to provide low-cost telehealth and online pharmacy services that provides free shipment of medications for men’s and women’s health, mental health and other health …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Des Moines to renegotiate payment of Fleur Drive underpass

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines is facing a nearly $2 million bill to pay for the trail underpass at Fleur Drive and the foundation that agreed to cover it doesn’t have the cash, its director told …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Court allows employer vaccine mandate; Reynolds appeals to the Supreme Court

Des Moines Register: A federal appeals court panel on Friday allowed President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead, reversing a previous decision on a requirement that could affect some 84 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Nominations for annual Young Women’s Resource Center award open through Jan. 6

Nominations for the 2022 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award are open through Jan. 6. The annual award, hosted by the Young Women’s Resource Center, honors advocates, activists, innovators and philanthropists who have made significant contributions toward empowering …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Winnebago revenues jump 46% in first quarter

Winnebago Industries Inc. on Friday reported record fiscal first-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, a 45.7% increase from $793.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenues excluding the recently acquired Barletta boat business were $1.1 billion, representing …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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NOTEBOOK: Some labor shortage takeaways from a Newton job fair

The banner behind Firestone Agricultural Products’ display at the bustling job fair in Newton spoke volumes about the current job market: “$3,000 sign-on bonus in first year.”

“We can’t make enough [tires] right now,” said …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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C.R. hospitals temporarily postpone elective surgeries due to COVID-19 surge

Corridor Business Journal: Mercy Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids jointly announced Thursday that in response to a marked increase in COVID-19 inpatient hospitalizations, all elective, non-urgent surgeries are being temporarily postponed. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2021
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