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Register owner to use paywall

Register owner to use paywall Gannett Co. inc., the nation’s largest newspaper publisher and owner of The Des Moines Register, announced yesterday that it is planning to switch all of its 80 community newspaper websites…
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Heartland Carwash Association holds 29th annual product show

The Heartland Carwash Association’s (HCA) 29th Annual Product and Equipment Show will take place on March 23-24 at the Prairie Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona.

This year marks the 29th consecutive HCA Product …

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Wal-Mart takes controlling stake in Chinese e-commerce company

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said today it is taking a controlling stake in Chinese e-commerce firm Yihaodian, as the world’s largest retailer seeks new revenue sources to fend off rising competition in the world’s fastest-growing major …

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Congress passes payroll tax cut extension

The House passed a bill this morning that extends the payroll tax cut for 160 million workers through December and continues long-term unemployment benefits, Reuters reported.

The legislation will add $100 billion to the U.S. …

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Des Moines chambers of commerce to hold poker tournament Feb. 25

The East and South Des Moines Chambers of Commerce will host their first Texas No Limit Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament Fundraiser on Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Copper Creek Golf Club …

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Register employees get buyout offer

Twenty-five employees at The Des Moines Register have been offered early-retirement buyouts by parent company Gannett Co. Inc., according to a blog site that focuses on the nationwide newspaper company. Gannett Blog recently published a …

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Midwest confidence on the rise

The monthly Rural Mainstreet Index survey, conducted among bankers in 10 states including Iowa, found a strong jump in economic confidence in February. The category, which reflects expectations for the economy six months out, rose …

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Lee eyes reverse stock split; exec compensation increases


Lee Enterprises, which emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 30, is asking its shareholders to approve a reverse stock split to “improve the perception of our common stock as an investment security,” according to …

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On Valentine’s Day, consumers open up more than their hearts

Consumers are expected to spend an average of $196 to show their love this Valentine’s Day, which is up 8 percent from last year, according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker.

More …

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2012 begins with CEO turnover surge

The new year brought a surge in turnover among the nation’s chief executive officers, according to a January report on CEO turnover by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.

Challenger recorded 123 CEO departures …