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Iowa treasurer: Don’t assume college savings can apply to K-12 expenses

State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is encouraging caution as the state reviews the impact of the federal tax reform bill on Iowa 529 college savings plans. “Iowans may be hearing about the recent change by the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 2, 2018
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Jan. 10: Public Policy Issue Forum on Mental Health and Reception for “Lifting the Veil”

Host: The Greater Des Moines Partnership
About: Join the Greater Des Moines Partnership for a panel discussion on the issue of mental health and the impact on the business community in Greater Des Moines. The …
By BPC Staff | Dec 29, 2017
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Cedar Falls clinic to offer dedicated LGBTQ services

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: UnityPoint Clinic will have dedicated LGBTQ health care services available at UnityPoint Health-Prairie Parkway in Cedar Falls beginning Jan. 3. The goal is to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2017
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Lessons from the past year

As 2017 nears its close, the Business Record asked you, our readers, to tell share what lessons you learned in the last 12 months that others in the business community could benefit from hearing. 

And …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 28, 2017
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Iowa Medicaid providers hit with $1.5 million in penalties

Des Moines Register: Iowa has assessed $1.5 million in penalties against the three companies that managed the state’s Medicaid program for failing to meet performance standards, newly released records show. More than $1 million of those …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2017
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EFR launches integrated substance abuse/mental health program

Employee & Family Resources recently launched a new program to meet the rising demand in Central Iowa for integrated substance abuse and mental health counseling. The addition of outpatient substance abuse services to EFR’s existing outpatient …
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2017
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Boehringer Ingelheim reaches $13.5 million settlement with states

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. will pay $13.5 million to all 50 states, including $178,000 to Iowa, to resolve allegations the drugmaker engaged in off-label marketing and deceptive and misleading representations in its promotion of four …
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2017
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UnitedHealthcare gives ‘exergaming’ kits to Boys & Girls Club members

As part of a national initiative to encourage more physical activity through “exergaming,” health insurance company UnitedHealthcare today distributed free Nerf Energy Game Kits to 200 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2017
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Wellmark Foundation awards 30 Iowa organizations MATCH grants

The Wellmark Foundation awarded 30 Iowa organizations Small Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grants, cumulatively granting more than $560,000. Among local projects receiving grants is the Birdland Neighborhood Pocket Trail being led by Greater …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2017
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Central Iowa Kids Coalition launches 5-2-1-0 campaign

Students at Carver Elementary School in Des Moines can run around an outdoor track at recess, sample kiwi and other healthy fresh foods in the classroom, and get some focused time to stretch or participate …
By BPC Staff | Dec 18, 2017