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DowDuPont reaction: Most GDM leaders see glass half-full

News that the agricultural headquarters of the proposed DowDuPont would be in DuPont’s hometown of Wilmington, Del.— and not Johnston, Iowa — undoubtedly set off a bunch of water cooler chats around Greater Des Moines. …

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On The Move: Week of Feb. 15

Heidi Wessels Iowa Center for Economic Success Hired as director of advocacy and networking hwessels@theiowacenter.org


Blake Roth GuideOne Insurance Hired as senior data security analyst broth@guideone.com


John Schmidt GuideOne Insurance Hired as senior continuous improvement…
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The Elbert Files: Ink with a purpose

When James Taylor Guy was a teenager in Glendora, Calif., in the late 1990s, he wanted a tattoo like the one his grandfather, a Navy veteran, had. 

Guy, whose professional name is Taylor Made, and …

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McLellan: What’s your mission?

Last week, we explored how critical it is for businesses to have a clear idea of who they are and what they’re all about. My worry is that few owners have ever taken the time …

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A Closer Look: Lisa M. Smith

In October, Lisa M. Smith was named president and CEO of BDFSC Holding Corp.’s three operating subsidiaries: Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp., Investment Advisors Corp. and Bankers Financial Services LLC. She is also a board …

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Smart giving

More than $1 million annually, in perpetuity. 

That’s the financial commitment that Telligen Community Initiative has made — and has already begun delivering — to health-related charitable organizations in Iowa and other states in which …

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Fun-fueled development

Recreation is turning into big business in Des Moines.

Talk to Hubbell Realty Co. President and CEO Rick Tollakson for more than five minutes — and mention waterways — and the newbie kayaker who heads …

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End of an era

Iowa Realty Co. Inc. has always been a Knapp thing.

Founded in 1952 by Bill Knapp, headed by his brother, Paul, for two decades, and for another 23 years by Paul’s son Mike, the family …

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Business Record 2-19-16

End of an era
For first time, Knapps are not running Iowa Realty.

Focus: Building & Construction

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Takeaways from our education Power Breakfast

What can Iowa do to regain its leadership position in the nation in education to best prepare students for life and challenging careers?


Four Iowa education leaders sat down this morning to discuss K-12 education…