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Economists downgrade forecasts for September

Wall Street Journal: This isn’t the September economists were predicting. Earlier this year, many of them saw this month as the moment when the economic recovery would kick into high gear. Vaccines would ease labor shortages. Schools …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2021
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Amazon to cover 100% of college tuition for hourly U.S. workers

CNBC: E-commerce giant Amazon Inc. today announced it will offer to pay 100% of college tuition for its 750,000 hourly employees located in the U.S. Amazon, which has several distribution centers and delivery stations in Iowa, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2021
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Costco site plan approved by Ankeny commission

The site plan for Costco, a members-only big box retail store proposed on nearly 21 acres north of Northeast 36th Street and east of Interstate Highway 35 in Ankeny, was approved Wednesday by Ankeny’s Plan and Zoning …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 9, 2021
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LenderClose expands West Des Moines HQ space for growth

LenderClose Inc., a real estate and home equity lending technology company, announced it has doubled its workspace square footage at its West Des Moines headquarters to accommodate current and future growth. By increasing the size of the workplace …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 9, 2021
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Offer accepted for purchase of Historic Firehouse No. 1, sale contingent on City Council approval

A buyer has been found for the historic Firehouse No. 1 campus at Ninth and Mulberry streets with an offer being accepted from Matt Abbott, owner of Abbott Properties, Abbott Events and Abbott Hospitality Group.…
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Sep 9, 2021
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Covid-19 resurgence clouds business travel rebound

Wall Street Journal: One sign that the airline industry is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic has been slowed because of the rise in cases with the spread of the Delta variant. Companies are delaying business travel …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2021
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U.S. jobless claims hit new pandemic low as employers retain workers

Wall Street Journal: The number of people filing for jobless benefits fell to a new pandemic low last week, continuing a downward trend that began in July. Unemployment claims for the week ended Sept. 4 were …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2021
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Fitness showrooms planned in several Hy-Vee stores

The new Grimes Hy-Vee will include an in-store fitness equipment showroom, the first of several planned by the West Des Moines-based retailer, the company announced today. Hy-Vee has partnered with Johnson Fitness & Wellness, headquartered in Cottage …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2021
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Delta Dental of Iowa adds emergency virtual visits through TeleDentistry.com

Delta Dental of Iowa has added emergency virtual visits as an added benefit for its members, the Johnston-based insurer announced. The new coverage is delivered by TeleDentistry.com and is being added at no additional cost to members. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2021
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Study: Joint enrollment by Iowa high schoolers boosts postsecondary success rates

Students who take college credit courses in high school are more likely to enroll in postsecondary education after graduation and earn a degree or credential, according to a new Iowa Department of Education report.

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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 9, 2021