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The effort to reduce buildings’ carbon footprints

Among the questions architects ask as they begin the process of designing a new building or renovating an existing one is how to reduce the structure’s carbon footprint.

 

The question is an important one …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 14, 2021
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Renewable Energy Group’s CEO says biodiesel industry fueled for post-pandemic challenges

Cynthia Warner took the helm at Ames-based Renewable Energy Group in January 2019. Since then she has guided the renewable fuels company as it continues to grow and compete with the growing demand for electric …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 14, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Neurodiversity in the workforce

Someone close to me is neurodivergent. You wouldn’t necessarily notice it if the two of you were sitting in a waiting room together, but it becomes clear in conversation. They are kind, a wonderful big …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jul 12, 2021
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On The Move: Week ending July 4

 

Hunter Hamstra

Meyocks

Hired as data and analytics

hunterhamstra@meyocks.com

Stacie Gaylor

Meyocks

Hired as account service

staciegaylor@meyocks.com

 

Lauren Houska

Meyocks

Hired as account service

laurenhouska@meyocks.com

 

Rob Gilligan

Innovative Captive Strategies

Became a …
By BPC Staff | Jul 9, 2021
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Business Record 7-9-21

Cover story: ‘All we have is each other’: Meet five community organizers in Iowa

Focus: Education

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By BPC Staff | Jul 9, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Older Americans have saved trillions. Now what?

Baby boomers and older Americans have saved trillions of dollars over the past several decades and now they have started handing it out to heirs and others, write Ben Eisen and Anne Tergesen for the Wall …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 7, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Trees save lives in heat waves. So why aren’t we saving trees?

Des Moines and the Iowa nonprofit Trees Forever were featured in a New York Times article talking about trees as a means for reducing heat-related deaths. “Research shows that heat already kills more people in the United …
By EMILY BARSKE | Jul 2, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: What does politeness mean now?

I said at the beginning of the pandemic that I’d be perfectly fine if handshakes never came back post-COVID. I personally enjoy the fist bump or simply greeting someone with a hello. Since being vaccinated …
By EMILY BARSKE | Jul 2, 2021
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Business Record 7-2-21

Cover story: Old and new traditions take hold in Des Moines again

Focus: Photo Issue

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By BPC Staff | Jul 1, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Innovation think tank calls for a national advanced industry and technology strategy

Another type of infrastructure investment — in better data — is needed if the United States is going to develop more effective policies to spur competitiveness and growth, according to a report released today by the Information Technology …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jul 1, 2021