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Meyocks wins award for Hy-Vee book

West Des Moines-based advertising agency Meyocks won a national Gold ADDY award for book design for its coffee table book on Hy-Vee. The American Advertising Awards, presented Friday in Florida, drew 40,000 entries. Meyocks has …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2019
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Tasty Tacos claims trademark infringement in lawsuit

Des Moines Register: Tasty Tacos, a locally owned company known for its fried-flour tacos, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an Ohio-based company for its “Wicked Tasty Taco” seasoning, saying it conflicts with its name. Tasty …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2019
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Casey’s names IHOP president as new president and CEO busi

Casey’s General Stores has named a successor for President and CEO Terry Handley, who will retire from the company later this month after a 38-year career with the Ankeny-based convenience store company.  

Casey’s board has …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 7, 2019
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New boutique hotel opens near Living History Farms

Des Moines Register: A new boutique hotel near Living History Farms is embracing Iowa’s agricultural heritage, but with a modern twist. Revel Hotel opens today after a $13 million renovation of the former Sleep Inn property …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2019
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University of Iowa, Vermeer, General Mills top Forbes’ Best Employers by State list

The University of Iowa, Vermeer, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and General Mills top the list of Iowa’s 31 best employers according to Forbes, as the publication released its Best Employers by State 2019 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2019
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Manufacturers gather in Ames for ABI Taking Care of Business Conference

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s annual Taking Care of Business conference is in full swing today in Ames. 

This morning attendees will hear a keynote presentation by Peggy Noonan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 5, 2019
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Grand opening planned for historic Newton structure

A grand opening of the Hotel Maytag Apartments & Event Center is planned for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the facility, located at 105 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton. The five-story Hotel Maytag was built …
By BPC Staff | Jun 4, 2019
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Tonka Bay Equity sells AppleWhite Dental Partners

Minnesota-based Tonka Bay Equity Partners announced it has sold AppleWhite Dental Partners to Cordental Group Management, a dental support organization based in Cincinnati. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tonka Bay partnered with dentist Tom McCoy …
By BPC Staff | Jun 3, 2019
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Goodwill of Central Iowa adds three to leadership team

Goodwill of Central Iowa announced three additions to its leadership team and eight executives who have joined the board of directors. Ann Shelton has joined the organization as chief financial officer, Eric Prosperi as director of commercial …
By BPC Staff | Jun 3, 2019
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Wright Tree Service buys Calgary-based company

Wright Tree Service, a West Des Moines-based vegetation management company serving utility companies, announced the acquisition of ArborCare Tree Service, a Canadian tree service based in Calgary, Alberta. Under the acquisition, effective May 24, the utility side …
By BPC Staff | May 28, 2019
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