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Holmes Murphy spins off SPH search platform to Coupe Health

Minnesota-based Coupe Health LLC has purchased SPH LLC, formerly known as SimplePay Health, from insurance brokerage Holmes Murphy & Associates, the companies announced. Launched by Holmes Murphy in 2018, SPH is an alternative health care product for …
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2021
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MercyOne Central Iowa names new HR vice president

MercyOne Central Iowa has hired Donna Hoffman as vice president of human resources operations. In this role, she will implement short- and long-term strategies addressing colleague and leadership engagement to improve overall quality outcomes and patient and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2021
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SBA approved $263.1 million in loan guarantees for Iowa companies in Fiscal ’21

The U.S Small Business Administration approved $263.1 million in loan guarantees for Iowa companies from its regular loan programs during the agency’s fiscal year 2021, an increase of $29.3 million from the previous fiscal year. …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Nov 2, 2021
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Iowa OSHA fines Postville poultry processor Agri Star after explosion

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa OSHA has fined Agri Star Meat & Poultry plant in Postville $28,415 for violations found after a February explosion that injured two employees. The state cited Agri Star for four serious violations …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2021
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Clive Community Foundation awards $11,500 to two nonprofits

Just in time for the holiday season, the Clive Community Foundation is awarding $11,500 in grants to two Clive-area human services nonprofit organizations. The 2021 grant recipients are Clive Community Services and the Clive Lions Club. Clive …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2021
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Iowa receives $57M from HUD for derecho recovery, climate mitigation efforts

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced the allocation of more than $2 billion in disaster recovery and mitigation funds to 10 states, including Iowa, for 15 natural disasters that occurred in 2020. Iowa’s …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2021
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Increases in manufacturing employment help boost Iowa’s economy; supply chain disruptions remain a concern

Iowa’s economy performed more strongly in October, behind increases in manufacturing employment, than the prior month, according to a survey of supply chain managers released today.

According to Creighton University’s Business Conditions Index, the index …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 1, 2021
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Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie travels to Scotland for climate summit

Des Moines Register: The federal government may have taken a hiatus during the Trump administration from the global effort to fight climate change, but Mayor Frank Cownie says Des Moines and hundreds of other U.S. cities …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2021
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Deere makes new offer to striking UAW; union vote set for Tuesday

Des Moines Register: Deere & Co. employees in Iowa will vote on a new six-year contract on Tuesday, potentially ending a strike that began 2½ weeks ago. Company executives ponied up after 90% of United Auto …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2021
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IDPH, Alzheimer’s Association offer resources for caregiver support

The Alzheimer’s Association and Iowa Department of Public Health are partnering in November, which is National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, to raise awareness of the importance of supporting caregivers. In …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2021