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Event Dec. 3: Simpson plans energy session

Simpson College plans a full-day session Dec. 3 on solving the country’s energy challenges. “Envisioning Our Energy Future: What Will It Take?” will be held in Hubbell Hall and is free and open to the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015
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EPA bumps up biofuels goals, but industry still wants more

The Environmental Protection Agency today set the final renewable fuel standards for 2015 and 2016, but the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association immediately said the agency ignored federal law and didn’t do enough.   Because the EPA ultimately…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 30, 2015
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Deere lays off 220 at Moline plant

Deere & Co. this morning said it has informed approximately 220 employees at John Deere Seeding and Cylinder in Moline, Ill., that they will be placed on indefinite layoff, effective Feb. 15. Employees were informed of …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015
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Event Dec. 18: Agricultural Urbanism Toolkit celebrates anniversary

The Agricultural Urbanism Toolkit is nearly 2 years old and will mark its accomplishments with a free public event from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at Reiman Gardens in Ames. The toolkit is …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015
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Obama, Gates to announce multibillion-dollar energy initiative

President Barack Obama and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates are starting a multibillion-dollar effort to speed clean-energy research. Details are expected to be announced today as part of the Paris climate change talks aimed at…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 30, 2015
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Ames Environmental merges with Impact7G, Inc.

Asbestos firm Ames Environmental Inc. has merged with Johnston-based Impact7G, Inc., a professional environmental and sustainability services firm. Ames Environmental will continue to provide asbestos and indoor air quality inspections, asbestos training, project management and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Saylorville Lake discussion planned for ICREA meeting

Brian Nail, a supervisory natural resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will give an update on the operations and management of Saylorville Lake when the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association meets at …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Looking for a garden in unlikely places

Courtney Long doesn’t hesitate to list things she can’t do in promoting public food markets and urban farming. That’s OK, because her enthusiasm for those topics can cover the landscape like a runaway squash vine.…
By KENT DARR | Nov 25, 2015
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Iowa Utilities Board delivers payments, calls for transparency

The Iowa Utilities Board on Monday transferred money it had withheld for months from two universities centers that work on energy and climate change issues, The Associated Press reported. The payments to the Iowa Energy Center at …
By BPC Staff | Nov 24, 2015
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Polk County offers updates on key park improvements

Here’s an update from the Polk County Conservation Board on projects ranging from improvements to Easter Lake to key trail extensions in the metropolitan area. These are the types of recreational offerings Greater Des Moines…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 24, 2015