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Growth in Iowa economy continues despite lagging employment numbers

Despite lagging employment numbers, Iowa’s economy grew slightly in April behind strong performance in production and sales and in new orders, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers released this week.

Creighton University’s Mid-American …

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D.M.’s Abel is likely to be Warren Buffett’s successor at Berkshire Hathaway

New York Times: For years, perhaps the biggest question that Warren Buffett has faced is who is in line to replace him as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he built into a $631 billion …

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Dougherty to lead newly formed board of Girls on the Run of Central Iowa

Girls on the Run of Central Iowa, a program of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, announced that the organization has formed a board of directors that will be led by Colleen Doughtery as chair. …

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FBL Financial swings into the black following year-ago net loss

FBL Financial Group Inc. on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $27.7 million, or $1.13 per diluted common share, compared with a net loss of $2.5 million, or 10 cents per diluted common share, for the …

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DART will no longer block seats, but asks riders to maintain social distancing

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will no longer be blocking seats on its buses, but is encouraging riders to continue to practice social distancing. DART announced in a news release today that beginning this week …

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Principal survey: Small and medium-size businesses’ optimism hits highest levels since 2019

Optimism among small and medium-sized businesses is the highest it’s been since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with 57% percent of U.S. businesses optimistic about the overall economic outlook for the next 12 months, higher than …

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Lawsuit ‘pierces corporate veil’ of John Krohn’s investment companies

Spotlight Innovation, a startup pharmaceutical technology investment firm controlled by two Iowa businessmen — along with several other enterprises launched by the partners over the past several years — is part of a “mere sham” …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: 2021 grads face increased opportunities in job market, but face increased competition, too

Do you know someone who will be graduating from college this spring? The good news is the number of jobs available is higher than it was before the coronavirus pandemic shut things down last  year. …

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Reynolds signs law to let Iowa landlords refuse Section 8 vouchers

Des Moines Register: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a law ensuring landlords can turn away renters who receive assistance through the federal housing choice voucher program. The new law will remove cities’ and counties’ ability …

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Elwell family’s $2M grant funds new venue at Iowa State Fair

Des Moines Register: When the Iowa State Fair returns in August, it will include a new, dedicated space where fairgoers can enjoy tractor pulls, monster trucks meets, rodeos, barbecue competitions and other family-friendly events. The fair …