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Court papers: Parking garage developers won’t oppose Des Moines’ purchase of structure

The city of Des Moines will likely purchase a newly constructed downtown parking garage at the center of two court proceedings after the structure’s developers declined to oppose the proposed sale, papers filed in Polk …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jan 18, 2021
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F&G promotes two leaders as co-chief investment officers

F&G, a leading provider of annuities and life insurance based in Des Moines, has announced the appointments of David Martin and Leena Punjabi as co-chief investment officers. In their newly appointed roles, Martin and Punjabi will be responsible for the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021
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LBS acquires Illinois-based Gane Brothers & Lane

LBS, a manufacturer and distributor of materials for the production of books and luxury packaging based in Des Moines, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the assets of Gane Brothers & Lane Inc. Financial terms …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021
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Iowa Town Hall with Sesame Workshop to be held Jan. 27

Community and state leaders from Iowa will join with experts from the Sesame Workshop for a virtual “Iowa Town Hall with Sesame Workshop” on Jan. 27 at noon, focused on supporting children’s social and emotional …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021
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Sleepy Hollow closed for season; not willing to risk virus

Des Moines Register: The sight of hundreds of people huddling and linking arms before tubing down the 15-story slope at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines startled the longtime owners. Rick and Mary Flatt were …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021
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Cedar Rapids airport to start mandatory health screenings

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Mandatory health screenings at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids will be in place Jan. 25 for all passengers following changes in Federal Aviation Administration guidance. The airport and Mercy Medical Center initially …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021
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UI gets more time to study Jupiter with NASA extension

Corridor Business Journal: The University of Iowa will have several more years to study the largest planet in our solar system. The U.S. space agency NASA announced this week it will extend the Juno mission to …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021
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2020 was a record year for home sales in the Des Moines area

The pandemic, which for 10 months has kept many people at their homes working, learning and recreating, may have also helped fuel a record-setting year for home sales in the Greater Des Moines area.

In …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jan 18, 2021
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Journalist Hannah-Jones to headline Sussman Lecture, discussions on racial oppression

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and Iowa native Nikole Hannah-Jones will speak to members of the Greater Des Moines community at two virtual events on April 8, including the spring Sussman Lecture offered by the Harkin …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021
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Legacy Financial Group ranked among top 50 emerging RIA firms

Legacy Financial Group in Des Moines was named by industry journal RIA Channel as one of its top 50 Emerging Registered Investment Adviser firms. “Our success is directly attributed to the quality of our advisors, team, and …
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2021