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China reportedly hacks U.S. Chamber website

China reportedly hacks U.S. Chamber website Hackers in China broke through the computer defenses of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last year and were able to access information about its operations and its 3 million…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2011
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State unemployment rate drops to 5.7 percent

State unemployment rate drops to 5.7 percent This November, Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent, marking the first time the rate has been lower than 6 percent since September 2009. The state’s jobless rate…
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2011
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Meta Financial Group reports 2011 earnings

Meta Financial Group reports 2011 earnings Meta Financial Group Inc. reported earnings of $4.6 million for the 2011 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, down from the $12.4 million it earned in fiscal 2010. Its…
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2011
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(A little) peace of mind in the pocketbook

Americans’ feelings of financial security are at their highest level in six months, according to Bankrate.com, whose December measure of financial peace of mind increased to 95.8, the highest level since June. Improvement was seen …
By BPC Staff | Dec 19, 2011
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Iowa Career Expo to take place Jan. 5

Iowa Career Expo to take place Jan. 5 The 2012 Iowa Career Expo will provide access to a wide variety of employers from across the state looking for recent college graduates, student interns and seasoned…
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2011
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Fast growers

A handful of Greater Des Moines companies gained recognition this year by being listed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Despite the Great Recession and a stubbornly stagnant economy, the median three-year growth …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 16, 2011
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Occupy Iowa: Is that any way to act?


Terry Rich hasn’t met a crowd he didn’t like.

The Iowa Lottery chief is quick to admit that the crowd gathered at Stewart Square Park in Des Moines under the Occupy movement umbrella has grabbed …
By KENT DARR | Dec 16, 2011
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Jurgens announces retirement from Hy-Vee

Jurgens announces retirement from Hy-Vee    Hy-Vee Inc. Chairman and CEO Ric Jurgens announced yesterday that he plans to retire from the company effective June 1, 2012. Jurgens, 62, has led Hy-Vee since 2006. He…
By BPC Staff | Dec 15, 2011
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Iowa Sports Connection, Des Moines Radio Group sign three-year contract

Iowa Sports Connection, Des Moines Radio Group sign three-year contract   The Iowa Sports Connection LLC and the Des Moines Radio Group have signed a three-year agreement to make 1350 KRNT the official flagship radio…
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2011
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Casey’s strong sales continue throughout second quarter

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. continued to have a strong sales performance throughout the second quarter, reporting $0.99 in basic earnings per share compared to $0.51 for the same quarter a year ago.

A release from …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2011