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Boondocks sold again; will reopen as truck stop with Indian restaurant

Des Moines Register: Boondocks, USA Truckstop has new owners — again. A Nebraska couple has purchased the iconic Interstate Highway 35 truck stop after its original sale fell through. They hope to have Boondocks operating as …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2019
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Ben and Jerry’s co-founder to keynote EntreFEST

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, will keynote EntreFEST on May 16-17 in Cedar Rapids, organizers at NewBoCo announced this morning. Greenfield and Ben Cohen built a storefront venture into a $300 …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2019
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Reynolds to host Governors Association at Waukee Innovation and Learning Center

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will host Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana, Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland and other National Governors Association (NGA) members and participants of the Good Jobs for All Americans initiative for a …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2019
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IowaWORKS office opens in Ames

Iowa Workforce Development announced it has opened an IowaWORKS office in Ames, co-located with the Iowa Department of Transportation office at 903 Lincoln Way. “With workforce attraction a focus of Story County, having an IowaWORKS office locally …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2019
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Lee Enterprises’ TownNews to buy content management system business from GTxcel

Quad-City Times: Lee Enterprises’ TownNews has reached an agreement to purchase the content management system business from GTxcel, a Boston-based digital company that provides content management services to more than 200 broadcasters and magazine publishers. Lee …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2019
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March 19: Resigning as General Manager of the Universe: 5 Keys to Finding Balance & Reducing Stress

Host: Women Lead Change – Metro Women Connect
About: Kim Becking is a nationally recognized and sought-after author, motivational speaker and life coach. She is a “recovering” attorney, a successful business owner, a community activist, …
By BPC Staff | Feb 21, 2019
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Orchestrate Hospitality announces new Pella eatery with Chef George Formaro

Orchestrate Hospitality and Chef George Formaro, known for their network of unique Des Moines restaurants, are partnering on a new eatery in Pella, scheduled to open this summer, Orchestrate Hospitality announced on Wednesday. Orchestrate Hospitality …
By BPC Staff | Feb 21, 2019
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March 5: Annual Panel on the War on Talent

Host: CREW Iowa
About: A panel of leading women in our community will speak on issues related to the “War on Talent,” a phrase coined to discuss efforts to recruit and retain talent in our …
By BPC Staff | Feb 20, 2019
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Iowa State hopes for $25 million Hilton Coliseum upgrade

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa State University is eyeing a $25 million upgrade to its 47-year-old Hilton Coliseum that would widen its concourse corridors and renovate its concessions to provide a broader array of food. The university …
By BPC Staff | Feb 20, 2019
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Gannett loss widens amid falling revenue

Gannett Co., which is fending off a takeover bid, reported a wider loss in its latest quarter as advertisers continued to turn away from print media and circulation revenue fell, the Wall Street Journal reported. Gannett, which …
By BPC Staff | Feb 20, 2019