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Casey’s reports 16.7% increase in same-store gross profits

Casey’s General Stores Inc. saw same-store gross profits increase 16.7% in the quarter that ended July 31 when compared to the same period a year ago, the convenience store and fuel company announced.

The publicly-traded …

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Finalists announced for annual Flourish event

Three entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas later this month for a chance to walk away with thousands of dollars. Jessica Anderson, Wendy Broich and Marti Payseur were announced as the finalists of this year’s Flourish …

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Iowa, Nebraska companies fined for diesel emission tampering

Associated Press: Two companies from Iowa and Nebraska have been fined for tampering with emission controls for hundreds of customers, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday. The companies — Midwest Truck Products of Cantril, Iowa; and …

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Casey’s Ankeny travel center opens Friday

Casey’s Inc.’s new travel center in Ankeny opens on Friday, the convenience store retailer announced. The 7,399-square-foot store, located at 1515 S.E. Corporate Woods Drive, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The …

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Unemployment insurance tax rate table unchanged for 2022

The unemployment insurance tax rates for Iowa employers will remain unchanged for 2022, according to a release from Iowa Workforce Development. The tax rates used to fund  unemployment benefits will be the second-lowest allowed by …

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Homemakers begins work on solar array project

Homemakers Furniture is installing a large solar array that the company says will convert one-third of the store’s annual power needs to solar energy. In a news release, company officials said that once complete, the …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Is more stockpiling on the horizon?

A week or so ago, I read that toys may be in short supply this coming holiday season. Now the Wall Street Journal reports that toilet paper and paper towels are being snatched up by American consumers. Again. The …

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Avenue Scholars career development program coming to Central Iowa

MidAmerican Energy Co., Des Moines Public Schools and Des Moines Area Community College are partnering to bring a new student internship and career program to Central Iowa in the 2022-23 school year.

The organizations are …

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Fareway completes launch of online shopping at its stores

Fareway Stores Inc. has completed its launch of online shopping and curbside pickup at its 126 Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fareway Meat Market stores in a five-state region. According to a news release, Fareway customers can …

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Rural Cumming debates plan for giant Hy-Vee distribution complex

Des Moines Register: A major industrial development planned for tiny Cumming, about 15 miles southwest of Des Moines, has residents debating whether it’s the right fit for a small city that plans to grow but wants …