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March 5: Property Taxes on Autopilot? Issues & Options for Controlling Property Taxes

Host: Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa 
About: Jared Walczak from the Tax Foundation addresses the issue of property taxes and methods for moderating automatic increases when valuations rise. 
When: 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: Greater Des Moines …

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Scientists edit chicken genes to prevent flu

British scientists are developing gene-edited chickens designed to be resistant to flu in hopes of protecting flocks and preventing the spread of the deadly virus to humans, Successful Farming reported. The University of Edinburgh in Scotland …

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Strong economy, with an asterisk

What should we expect from the economy in 2019? 

Given what happened in December into the first few weeks of this year, maybe a neck brace is in order. 

But the dramatic ups and downs …

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Non-Con returns to serve Iowa’s nonprofit employees

Young professionals in the corporate world shouldn’t get to have all the fun — or the only professional development opportunities. 

Yet, just a few years ago, that’s what young Des Moines professionals in the nonprofit …

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CRE Update: DMACC Urban Campus embarks on major facilities upgrade

This year will mark the beginning of a transformational time for the DMACC Urban Campus, as a five-year campus renovation and construction plan gets underway.  

When spring arrives, construction will commence on a new …

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Applications open for 2019 Iowa AgriTech Accelerator

The Iowa AgriTech Accelerator is taking applications from early-stage startups seeking to join its third cohort, the accelerator announced today. The 2019 program runs from May 28 to Aug. 29 and accepts up to five …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: ‘New chapter’ in space exploration as China reaches far side of the moon

We’re diving into some international science news today in the Business Record newsroom. China is in the headlines a lot for its ongoing trade tiff with the United States. Today, though, the country made news …

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Mercy ACO partners with PatientPing

PatientPing, a Boston-based health technology company that connects providers to coordinate patient care, today announced its launch in Iowa through a partnership with Mercy Health Network and its accountable care organization, Mercy ACO. Through Pings …

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Involta raises $5.2 million

Involta, the Cedar Rapids-based information technology and consulting company, has successfully raised $5.2 million, according to Clay & Milk. The $5.2 million is the first part of a larger round that will likely raise between $7.5 …

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West Des Moines council approves later completion dates for Microsoft data farm

The West Des Moines City Council approved a series of delays Wednesday in the completion dates for Microsoft Corp.’s data farm that will be located west of Interstate 35 in portions of Warren and Madison …