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Collins Aerospace owner to require COVID vaccines for all U.S. employees

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Raytheon Technologies, the parent company of Cedar Rapids’ largest employer, Collins Aerospace, will require all U.S. employees to be vaccinated, the company said. With about 9,000 employees in Cedar Rapids and Coralville, Collins …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021
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Iowa DNR survey shows 2020 derecho destroyed 7.2 million trees

Des Moines Register: Iowa lost an estimated 7.2 million trees in cities and farms when last year’s hurricane-force derecho swept across the state, a new Iowa Department of Natural Resources report shows. Cedar Rapids, Des Moines …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021
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Drive Away Childhood Hunger golf tournament raises $125,000

The Food Bank of Iowa’s inaugural golf tournament, Drive Away Childhood Hunger, raised more than $125,000 on Tuesday. The event, held at the Talons of Tuscany golf course in Ankeny, was followed by a reception …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021
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Optimae LifeServices receives 3-year accreditation for employee training program

Optimae LifeServices announced it has earned a three-year, full accreditation from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals for its employee training program. In evaluating the program, members of the NADSP review team praised Optimae …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021
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Six Iowa breweries recognized 2021 Great American Beer Festival

The Brewers Association held a ceremony Sept. 10 in Denver honoring winners of the 2021 Great American Beer Festival competition, including six Iowa breweries. About 9,500 entries were submitted to the judges from more than …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021
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More than 700 volunteers give back to the community during United Way of Central Iowa’s Day of Action

At left, Bankers Trust employees work on playground equipment at Bidwell Riverside Center during Tuesday’s Day of Action. At right, a Sammons Financial employee cleans a mat at Sarge’s WestSide Boxing Club during the Day of …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 16, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Chip shortage drives tech companies and car makers closer

In times of trouble all kinds of unique partnerships take shape, like the relationship we’re seeing now between automotive and semiconductor companies. The Wall Street Journal reports the two industries are bonding over the shortage, looking for …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | Sep 15, 2021
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Principal Financial signals it will cut some Des Moines positions amid restructuring

Des Moines Register: Principal Financial Group is laying off some Des Moines workers as the company shutters some of its lines of business. Principal issued a notice to the state last week, announcing plans to cut …
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2021
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Des Moines-based LightEdge Solutions acquired by private investment firm

LightEdge Solutions, a Des Moines data center company, is looking to expand with the help of its new majority owner, San Francisco-based private investment firm GI Partners, the Des Moines Register reports. LightEdge operates seven data …
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2021
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Transportation commission approves $1.5 million for six transit projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved $1.5 million to support six public transit projects statewide, from Burlington to Sioux City. The commission approved the funds through the state’s Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund during its meeting in …
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2021