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Legislative issues: Water quality solutions on tap?

History: For decades, environmental groups have unsuccessfully pushed the state to come up with a long-term source of cash to help clean Iowa’s waterways. Voters overwhelmingly approved a state trust fund that would help, but …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 22, 2016
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Legislative issues: Preparing students for middle-skill jobs

History: Economic changes have generated a need  for  more middle-skill jobs —  jobs that require more education and training than a high school diploma, but less than a traditional four-year college degree. A shortage of …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 22, 2016
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Business Record 1-22-16

Back to business?
Legislature reconvenes, considers key economic development issues.

Focus: Legislative Issues

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By BPC Staff | Jan 22, 2016
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On The Move: Week of Jan. 11

David Hofmann

ISG

Hired as project architect

david.hofmann@is-grp.com

 

Brian Schwartz

Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp.

Promoted to business analyst

bschwartz@bdfs.com

 

Corey Lewis

Phillips Stafford Insurance Group

Hired as agent

clewis@phillipsstafford.com

 

Dustin White…
By BPC Staff | Jan 18, 2016
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The Elbert Files: Understanding Terry Branstad

Mike Chapman’s authorized biography of Terry Branstad includes significant insights into the Republican governor’s conservative philosophy and remarkable durability.

“Iowa’s Record Setting Governor: The Terry Branstad Story” traces Branstad’s conservative roots to his junior year …
By DAVE ELBERT | Jan 15, 2016
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McLellan: Not every dollar is a good one

If every dollar looks the same, how do you know which dollars are “good” dollars for your business? The reality is, all dollars are not created equal, and they don’t all serve your business in …
By DREW MCLELLAN | Jan 15, 2016
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A Closer Look: Robert Burns

Robert Burns grew up in the Midwest and wanted to conduct orchestras. His college education led him in that direction, but at age 20, he took a “fork in the road” right into the real …
By KENT DARR | Jan 15, 2016
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Taking Stock

And the winner is… newly listed Iowa public company, KemPharm Inc.

At least it was before the first week of 2016 saw the U.S. stock market, led by turmoil in China, have its worst start …
By CHRIS CONETZKEY | Jan 15, 2016
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Business Record 1-15-16

Taking Stock
The 2015 performance of Iowa’s 22 publicly traded companies

Focus: Public Companies

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By BPC Staff | Jan 15, 2016
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Public Companies: U.S. Bank

Headquarters: Minneapolis
Website: www.usbank.com
Ticker symbol: USB
Employees: 67,000 

As the regional president of the nation’s fifth-largest bank, Mike Helak has spent the past 18 years bringing a hometown touch to the operations of U.S. …
By KENT DARR | Jan 15, 2016