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VIDEO: Rewatch the 2021 Women of Influence celebration

The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They’ve devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They’ve spent countless hours on various boards and they’ve blazed a trail either personally or professionally …

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Wells Fargo, Des Moines’ largest private employer, delays return to office

Des Moines Register: With coronavirus cases rising, Des Moines’ biggest private employer has delayed its return-to-office plans. Wells Fargo & Co. will not require employees to be back in their offices until at least Oct. 4, …

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Grimesplex groundbreaking ceremony planned

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 11 for a $250 million development planned in Grimes that will include the Midwest’s largest turf sports tourism venue. The ceremony will be held at …

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Deere acquires Silicon Valley-based robotics company for $250 million

Deere & Co. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley-based startup develops autonomous driving technology compatible with existing machines. The deal accelerates the …

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UnityPoint Health to require COVID vaccinations for all employees

UnityPoint Health announced today that it will require its more than 33,000 team members to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The three-state health system, based in West Des Moines, also continues to urge all eligible individuals …

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Southeast 30th Street bridge reopens in Des Moines

The Southeast 30th Street bridge, which had been closed since August 2020, has reopened.
The bridge is located south of the Iowa State Fairgrounds and typically has a lot of traffic during the fair, which …

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State report provides updated snapshot of Iowa student proficiency

Following a dip in student literacy scores due to the pandemic, the percentage of Iowa kindergarten through third-grade students reading at or above proficiency benchmarks is on an upward trend this spring, according to new …

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Hy-Vee plans stand alone wine, spirits stores

Hy-Vee Inc. plans to open stand-alone stores focused on the sale of alcoholic beverages, the West Des Moines-based grocer announced. Called Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits, the stores will sell “best in class” wine, …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Forbes Best Employers for Women showcases two Iowa organizations

Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Employers For Women that was recently released includes a couple of prominent Iowa employers — Principal Financial Group and University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics — ranking No. 26 and 44 …

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Some Iowans could see up to 21% premium hike under Wellmark proposal

Axios Des Moines: Thousands of Iowans who receive health coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could see their premiums increase by as much as 21% next year, under a request recently filed with the Iowa …