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Iowa joins 10 states in lawsuit challenging new federal vaccine rule for large employers

Des Moines Register: Iowa has joined 10 other states and a handful of private, nonprofit and religious employers in suing the Biden administration over its vaccination requirement for businesses with 100 or more employees. The rule, …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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National Carwash Solutions completes acquisition of Zep Vehicle Care

National Carwash Solutions, a global provider of car wash systems and services based in Grimes, announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Zep Vehicle Care from Zep Inc. Terms of the transaction were not …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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$1M in grants awarded to help arts and cultural organizations recover from pandemic

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has awarded $1 million in grants to 118 arts and cultural organizations in 47 communities to help them reopen and welcome guests back, and reengage them in person. The …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation announces awards to 19 Iowa nonprofits

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has awarded more than $420,000 to 19 nonprofit organizations across Iowa, including a number of Greater Des Moines-based organizations. The grants, totaling $420,308, are part of the foundation’s Ignite, Innovation and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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On With Life launches $5M ‘Great Strides’ fundraising campaign for expansion

On With Life, a brain injury, stroke and neuro rehabilitation center in Ankeny, has announced plans to continue growing through a major expansion of its Ankeny campus. The organization has served thousands of individuals over …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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Des Moines faces firefighter shortage

Axios Des Moines: A shortage of firefighters is costing Des Moines thousands of dollars in weekly overtime, fire Chief John TeKippe told Axios this week. The shortage keeps at least two of the department’s 23 fire …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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Lawsuits claim Meredith broke states’ right of publicity laws by selling subscriber info

Des Moines Register: Magazine subscribers from around the country are accusing publisher Meredith Corp. of illegally selling their personal information to other companies. At least three federal lawsuits were filed this week against Des Moines-based …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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Hy-Vee launches new private-label brand called Good Graces

Hy-Vee Inc. has launched Good Graces, a new private-label brand that currently has more than 30 gluten-free products. An additional 60 gluten-free products are under development, according to a release from the West Des Moines-based …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021
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Prometheus award winners, new initiatives announced

The Technology Association of Iowa held the 2021 Prometheus Awards Thursday in Des Moines, and recognized the following individuals, companies and communities:

Startup Technology Company of the Year – OpenLoop Emerging Technology Leader of the Year – Jessica Bertling,…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 5, 2021
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American Equity makes $1B investment in Monroe Capital’s technology lending platform

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., based in West Des Moines, announced Thursday it has made a $1 billion investment in a dedicated technology lending platform developed by Monroe Capital LLC, a Chicago-based boutique asset management firm …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2021