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Tippie business analytics program receives inaugural No. 33 ranking by U.S. News

The Department of Business Analytics at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has been recognized as one of the best undergraduate analytics departments in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2021
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Polk County to acquire Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Polk County plans to purchase Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and add it to its list of county-run parks. A formal announcement is scheduled for noon today at the Sleepy Hollow Event Center, but according to …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2021
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$10 million multiuse project planned north of downtown Des Moines

A mixed-use commercial project is being proposed at 1714 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines. Marquas Ashworth’s project would include 12,000 square feet of street-level commercial space and 32 apartments, 51% of which would be leased …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Sep 14, 2021
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Iowa and Northern Iowa campuses gain in 2022 U.S. News rankings

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Reversing some of its recent downturns, the University of Iowa has made among one of the biggest gains nationally in the “2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges” rankings made public …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2021
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Principal Global Investors fills new operations and global platforms role

Principal Financial Group announced that Barbara Wenig has joined its global asset management business, Principal Global Investors, as executive director of global operations and platforms experience. In this newly created role, Wenig will be a key …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2021
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Social Media Club Des Moines announces Hashie Award Winners

Social Media Club Des Moines hosted its annual Hashie Awards on Aug. 19 to recognize businesses’ efforts and accomplishments in social media marketing. More than 30 individuals, businesses and nonprofits received awards in 20 categories, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2021
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Iowa-chartered banks quarterly net income up 37% from 2020; loans down 1.3%

Iowa-chartered banks recorded a healthy increase in net income in the second quarter, according to bank performance data released last week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Iowa’s 266 FDIC-insured banks reported net income of $759 million …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 13, 2021
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University of Northern Iowa, DMACC announce ‘one of the most affordable’ degree paths

Cedar Rapids Gazette: After the University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College in 2020 debuted a streamlined path for DMACC students seeking a four-year UNI degree, the pair have announced a new “tuition …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2021
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Des Moines-based security company’s CEO sent city officials explicit emails

Des Moines Register: Emails obtained by the Des Moines Register show that the CEO of a private firm that provides security for Des Moines municipal buildings sent explicit emails to city officials between March and July …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2021
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Farver tapped as president of Perishable Distributors of Iowa

Jason Farver has been named president of Perishable Distributors of Iowa, a Hy-Vee subsidiary, the company has announced. Farver  will oversee the operations, strategies and overall growth of PDI, along with Hy-Vee’s other manufacturing facilities. Farver …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2021