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Fertilizer plant bonds are ‘junk,’ ratings service says

One of these days, Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC will produce 1.5 million to 2 million metric tons of fertilizer products a year, and it could use that cash flow to help offset some significant financing…
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Guest Opinion: Tis’ the season for challenging business and social situations

BY EMILY ABBAS | Chief of staff and chief marketing officer, Bankers Trust Co.

 

Holiday parties, gift-giving and special events can set the stage for both fabulous networking and cringe-worthy faux paus. I thought …

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On The Move: Week of Nov. 21 and 28

Josh Amdahl RSM US LLP Hired as consulting associate josh.amdahl@rsmus.com


Eli McCray RSM US LLP Hired as consulting associate eli.mccray@rsmus.com


Jason Linder RSM US LLP Hired as wealth management senior associate jason.linder@rsmus.com


Jeremy Munter RSM…
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The Elbert Files: One thing Trump can do: Build

“I’ve … got … it,” a familiar voice called out as I reached the intersection of 28th and Grand on a late afternoon walk. The evening glooming had already arrived and it was difficult to …

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McLellan: See the 360-degree opportunities

In case you haven’t started your holiday shopping, I’m here to tell you that virtual reality headsets are going to be THE gift this year. If you’re not familiar with how they work, virtual reality …

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Sparking savings

Terry Kouba, a top power generation official at Alliant Energy, stopped by for a chat, and two things quickly became clear:

Alliant Energy is moving to own more of its generation rather than buy so much from…
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A Closer Look: Kari Carney

Kari Carney is wrapping up her first year as executive director of 1000 Friends of Iowa, an 18-year-old nonprofit that is focused on land use education. The organization follows a range of issues concerning development, …

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In the collision zone

Kum & Go is experimenting with spaces where people go bump in the light. And it’s all in preparation for a move in 2018 to the Krause Gateway Center in downtown Des Moines, a structure …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the December 2 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the December 2 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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NOTEBOOK: Iowa may be more batty in the future

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation — one of the state’s longest-running and most respected land stewardship organizations — accepted an invitation to help protect the former Lime Kiln Mine in Hannibal, Mo., because it is …

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