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Farm Bureau Financial’s P&C, life and health companies named to Ward’s 50 lists

Ward Group announced that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Co. and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. have been named to the 2021 Ward’s 50 group of top performing companies. Together, the companies go to …
By BPC Staff | Jul 26, 2021
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Iowa Latino Hall of Fame honorees announced

The Iowa Department of Human Rights and the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs announced they will induct five people into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. The 2021 honorees are Elizabeth Bernal of Iowa City, …
By BPC Staff | Jul 26, 2021
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Ankeny seeks public input on public transportation

The city of Ankeny is conducting a survey to gauge how residents feel about public transportation. The survey ends on Aug. 13. Ankeny is currently served by several routes and services provided by the Des Moines Area …
By BPC Staff | Jul 26, 2021
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Guest opinion: Pro soccer stadium is a missing piece in downtown D.M.’s puzzle

Submitted by Rick Tollakson, Hallie Still-Caris and Jake Christensen

Picture this: You pick up a guest from the Des Moines International Airport. Maybe this person has never been to Greater Des Moines. Maybe you are …
By BPC Staff | Jul 26, 2021
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ACT streamlines test access for disabled students

Corridor Business Journal: College testing provider ACT, based in Iowa City, has announced plans to increase accessibility to the ACT test for students with disabilities by streamlining accommodations eligibility requirements. As part of the policy change, …
By BPC Staff | Jul 23, 2021
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REG announces partnership with Manchester United to tackle climate change

Ames-based Renewable Energy Group is getting a little extra kick in its efforts to promote environmental sustainability and the use of renewable fuels. REG has entered a partnership with British soccer club Manchester United on …
By BPC Staff | Jul 23, 2021
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Resource guides help farmers navigate cost-share programs

The Center for Rural Affairs is offering a series of resource guides to help farmers and ranchers new to conservation practices navigate the path to receiving support through cost-share programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 23, 2021
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Molyneux promoted to CIO at Bankers Trust

Bankers Trust has appointed Shane Molyneux as chief information officer and a member of the bank’s management committee. Molyneux joined Bankers Trust in January 2020 as assistant vice president, technology experience manager. Since then, he has been …
By BPC Staff | Jul 23, 2021
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DART offering free rides to cooling centers

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will be giving free rides to anyone wanting to go to cooling centers in Polk County today and Saturday. Temperatures during the period are expected to reach the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 23, 2021
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MidAmerican donates $5 million to help develop ICON Water Trails sites

Organizers of the Iowa Confluence Water Trails have announced the creation of the MidAmerican Energy Regional Fund to provide grants that will allow nonprofits, cities and counties to activate their sites within the regional project. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 23, 2021