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Kinzler Construction Services acquires WD Door

Kinzler Construction Services announced that it has acquired WD Door, an overhead door and operator company based in Ankeny, effective Jan. 1. WD Door also operates a location in Cedar Rapids, known as Doors by George. …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: American workers are burned out, and bosses are struggling to respond

To retain their employees in 2022, corporate companies are testing out just about any strategy that may help prevent and reverse employee burnout, from allowing asynchronous schedules to switching to a four-day workweek. But the Wall …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2022
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Iowa Restaurant Association wants to change state’s alcohol distribution law

KCRG-TV: The Iowa Restaurant Association wants to make changes to the state’s alcohol distribution laws. Restaurants statewide are only allowed to buy beer from distributors, keeping them from being able to restock on any brews at …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2022
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Hy-Vee adding security officers to its stores

Hy-Vee will be placing security officers in stores as part of the grocer’s ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of its customers and employees, the company announced in a news release.

According to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 30, 2021
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Amazon reaches labor deal, giving workers more power to organize

New York Times: Amazon, which faces mounting scrutiny over worker rights, agreed to let its warehouse employees more easily organize in the workplace as part of a nationwide settlement with the National Labor Relations Board this …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2021
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Hy-Vee launching ship-to-home services

Hy-Vee Inc., the West Des Moines-based grocer with more than 285 retail stores in eight states, has launched two websites with ship-to-home services: Hy-VeeDeals.com and ShopPetShip.com. The websites will make a variety of bulk grocery products, home goods …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 23, 2021
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Hy-Vee plans expansion outside Midwest

Des Moines Register: West Des Moines-based supermarket chain Hy-Vee intends to expand into four new states and build its third distribution center in Nashville, Tenn., opening more than 20 new stores in the next four years. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2021
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Hy-Vee’s ‘Best of Local Brands’ summit set for February

Hy-Vee Inc. will host its fifth “Best of Local Brands” summit Feb. 16-18, the West Des Moines-based company announced. The summit is one way the grocer expands its product offerings in its more than 280 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2021
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Adventureland Resort acquired by Palace Entertainment; new owner plans expansions

Palace Entertainment, a subsidiary of global amusement park operator Parques Reunidos, today announced its acquisition of Adventureland Resort in Altoona. Adventureland, which has been a family-owned business since opening in 1974, will become part of …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 21, 2021
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Malo restaurant owners make $2.3 million offer to buy former Des Moines Social Club

Des Moines Register: Another purchaser has emerged for the building that housed the Des Moines Social Club — this time, a group of buyers with local ties and a vested interest in the building. The Des …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2021