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Amazon warehouse projects delayed in Iowa cities

Des Moines Register: Amazon Inc., the giant online retailer, has delayed, canceled or closed 66 warehouses this year, according to the supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International. Projects on hold include a distribution center in Davenport, …

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Gov. Reynolds awards $26.6M in child care business incentive grants, announces second round of funding

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced $26.6 million in grant funding to 23 projects across the state that will help businesses create more child care options for their employees. The Child Care Business Incentive Grant is awarding 19 …

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High gas prices produce big profits for Casey’s General Stores

Des Moines Register: Led by increased profits from higher fuel prices, Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores reported a strong quarter. The gas station chain said it earned $152.9 million in net income for the period that ended …

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Ashley Joens signs NIL deal with Kum & Go

Iowa State basketball player Ashley Joens announced Thursday that she has signed a deal with Kum & Go, Cyclone Fanatic reported. Joens posted on social media platforms along with her favorite choices of food in the …

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Four Iowa leaders to be honored as Legends in Manufacturing

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and Elevate Advanced Manufacturing will recognize four manufacturing leaders on Oct. 4 at ABI’s annual Legends in Manufacturing dinner, which will be held in Ankeny. The four Legends in Manufacturing …

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Casey’s launches Busch Light breakfast pizza

Axios Des Moines: It’s a match made in Iowa heaven — Casey’s is launching a limited run of its Busch Light breakfast pizza starting today. The “Ultimate Beer Cheese Breakfast Pizza” consists of a Busch Light …

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WesleyLife, Trixies to open high-end salons at three Iowa senior communities

WesleyLife and Trixies Salon and Spa are partnering to create a full-service salon and spa where customers of all generations can connect and build relationships while receiving beauty and wellness services close to home. The …

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NOTEBOOK: ONE GOOD READ: Companies used to announce products. Now they ‘drop’ them.

A product launch is not as simple as it used to be. Thanks to technology a product “drop” has become a powerful tool for brands to build buzz, Christopher Mims writes for the Wall Street Journal. A …

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SBA opens nominations for 2023 Small Business Week Awards

The SBA’s Iowa District Office is now accepting nominations for the 2023 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award. Iowa District Small Business Week categories …

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Report: Share of Iowans employed by small businesses dips

Iowa had a net increase in the total number of business openings in the initial year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but total jobs lost outpaced total jobs added during that same period, according to the …