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Construction managers talk about 2021 outlook, other topics

We recently talked with managers of four Des Moines area-construction companies about the outlook for 2021 and other related topics. The following are some highlights of those conversations broken down by topic:

Finding workers
Vince …

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Transamerica lays off 53 Cedar Rapids employees

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Transamerica laid off 53 Cedar Rapids employees at the end of November, according to a WARN notice filed with Iowa Workforce Development. A spokesman from Transamerica did not comment on the layoffs. …

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Deadline approaching for ACA enrollment

The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period ends Dec. 15 for Iowans purchasing or changing their ACA individual health coverage to become effective Jan. 1. “While the ACA continues to be expensive for many Iowans, …

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Oakridge receives $95K grant from Northwest Area Foundation

Oakridge Neighborhood has been awarded a $95,000 grant from the Northwest Area Foundation. According to a news release, the foundation funds “champions of change,” who reflect the distinct strengths of the group’s region. The release …

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Report: Pricing for most commercial insurance lines to increase in ‘21

Ratings agency A.M. Best Co. said Tuesday it is maintaining its “negative” outlook for the U.S. commercial lines segment for 2021 amid ongoing uncertainties related to COVID-19 and its economic fallout, Business Insurance reported. As insurers face …

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Partnership’s legislative priorities to be outlined in virtual forum Thursday

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will unveil its priorities for the 2021 legislative session during a virtual discussion with legislative leaders on Thursday. The event is scheduled from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Zoom. Legislators scheduled to …

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Collins Aerospace to lay off 65 employees in Decorah, Bellevue

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Collins Aerospace will lay off 65 employees in Decorah and Bellevue as of Jan. 2, according to a WARN notice filed with Iowa Workforce Development. The company will eliminate 36 positions in …

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Newton business leader Bill Vernon dies

William (Bill) Vernon, former chairman and CEO of the Vernon Co. in Newton and an active Central Iowa business and community leader, died on Dec. 3 at the age of 89. Over a 64-year career, …

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Casey’s COVID-related expenses tally $32 million, CFO says

Casey’s General Stores Inc. has spent $32 million this year on COVID-19-related expenses including $5 million during the second quarter, the company’s chief financial officer said today during an earnings call with investors.

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Climate discussions sparks debate among Des Moines council, stakeholders

A wind turbine is silhouetted against a sunset north of Des Moines. Photo by Michael Crumb

The Des Moines City Council agreed Monday to continue working toward a resolution to update its plan to reduce …