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Iowa Tourism Office launches distillery passport program

People can now explore some of the state’s distilleries for a chance to win prizes, and get discounts on products. The Iowa Tourism Office has launched the Iowa distillery digital passport, which provides a free …

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RISE AmeriCorps receives $195,000 matching gift from Schultz Family Foundation

The Schultz Family Foundation — a Seattle-based philanthropy founded by Sheri Schultz and Howard Schultz, the former CEO and chairman emeritus of Starbucks — on Monday announced the recipients of its National Service Challenge, which is …

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American Equity reports third-quarter earnings, updates asset strategy

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. an issuer of fixed index annuities, reported third-quarter net income available to common stockholders of $141.9 million, or $1.53 per share, compared with $661.3 million, or $7.17 per share, …

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DMARC announces $5.6M campaign to move headquarters, increase capacity to fight food insecurity

DMARC’s new building at 100 Army Post Road. The agency purchased the building last year and is in the middle of renovations in hopes of moving in in early spring 2022. Photo by Michael Crumb

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: The biggest kink in America’s supply chain: Not enough truckers

America is hearing about the international supply chain issues, from getting parts to backlogs at various ports, but the main problem in getting products to their destination domestically is a worsening shortage of truck drivers. …

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Deere executive says increased overseas production possible as UAW strike continues

Des Moines Register: A Deere & Co. executive said Monday that the manufacturer will be able to shift some production to its overseas sites as the 10,100-employee strike affecting plants in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas continues. …

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The Des Moines metro area’s most popular ZIP codes

Axios Des Moines: The most popular Des Moines metro ZIP codes for homebuyers — and scrolling dreamers — are in a mixture of the city’s more affordable neighborhoods and suburbs in Polk County, according to a …

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Principal Retirement Security Survey: Tight labor market, talent competition will drive 2022

One-quarter of U.S. workers are considering either a job change or retirement in the next 12 to 18 months, according to a new survey by Des Moines-based Principal Financial Group. The survey signals the continuation …

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Amazon Air begins operating out of Des Moines airport

Amazon Inc.’s air cargo service, Amazon Air, has started operating out of the Des Moines International Airport with the first plane landing early today. Photo special to the Business Record

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Bumper crops forecast in Iowa, despite bumpy ride with weather

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa and the country could be headed for record corn yields, despite uneven weather throughout the year, state agriculture and climate experts said Friday. Iowa corn is forecast at 2.5 billion bushels, averaging …