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Gold reaches new high

Gold prices rallied to record highs in Europe this morning on fears that moves by the Federal Reserve to tackle the sluggish U.S. economy will undermine the dollar, boosting investment in bullion as an alternative …

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Household incomes fall as home prices rise at slower pace

Household incomes fell in 2009 for the second year in a row, while home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace in July from a year ago.

The Washington Post reported fewer …

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KCCI wins three Emmy Awards

KCCI television won three Regional Emmy Awards from the Upper Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

The station won an Emmy for the categories of Weather: Continuing Coverage, Sports: Program …

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The resurrection of factory jobs

As the labor market continues to struggle, one surprising bright spot stands out amid the list of battered industries — factory jobs, CNNMoney.com reported.

Manufacturing employment began its decline long before the recession, losing jobs …

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A Closer Look: Chris Voggesser


How has the job been so far?

It’s been very good. I’ve been heavily involved in West Des Moines for a long time, leading the chamber and economic development organization. It’s almost like a second …

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Dentist builds as son finishes dental school


Kent Brady’s East Side dental practice will soon have a new name and a new home.

Brady is developing a building at 3755 E. 33rd St. in Des Moines, about three miles northeast of his …

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Business incubator to open in West Des Moines


A center for small businesses to get their feet wet and grow into prosperous job creators will open next month in West Des Moines.

The West Des Moines Business Incubator will occupy 7,000 square feet …

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Let me rephrase that


Sometimes, when National Public Radio gets bogged down in a report on the folk art of Bulgaria, and the music stations are all on commercials, I like to switch to sports talk radio.

It’s a …

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DMARC program to help families access food assistance


In an initiative to help more low-income families in Greater Des Moines access food assistance benefits, the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) will launch a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach Project. Beginning next …

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InformationWeek 500 lists local companies


Three Central Iowa-based companies have been named to the InformationWeek 500 list for 2010. FBL Financial Group Inc., Iowa Health System and Principal Financial Group Inc. each made the list, which is now in its …