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Casey’s COVID-related expenses tally $32 million, CFO says

Casey’s General Stores Inc. has spent $32 million this year on COVID-19-related expenses including $5 million during the second quarter, the company’s chief financial officer said today during an earnings call with investors.

The expenses …

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AICPA, hundreds of business organizations seek fix to PPP expense deductibility

The American Institute of CPAs and a coalition of more than 560 organizations representing millions of employers and American workers on Thursday sent congressional leaders a letter urging passage of legislation making it clear that expenses related …

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A Closer Look: Marque Collins

Marque Collins’ career plan was to attend law school and become a lawyer.

But after working as a paralegal for a couple of years, the plan changed.

“It wasn’t the right fit for me,” said …

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Hy-Vee launches annual membership program, à la Amazon Prime

Des Moines Register: Hy-Vee has launched a premium membership program, Hy-Vee Plus, that offers its customers savings and benefits such as coupons, free grocery delivery and a personal shopper for $99 a year. The West Des …

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Kum & Go CEO Kyle Krause stepping down; son to take over

Des Moines Register: Kum & Go CEO Kyle Krause will step down at the end of the year, handing the keys to the business to his 33-year-old son. Krause announced his retirement from the 11-state, 400-store …

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High-profile Highland Park building underwent structural repairs before start of renovation

The exterior of the building that houses Chuck’s Restaurant will be refreshed as part of a $1.24 million renovation. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates Architects LLC

Before a $1.24 million renovation could begin on a …

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Shazam Network debit purchases up 21% in early Cyber Monday traffic

Online purchases have recorded healthy double-digit gains so far this Cyber Monday, based on data reported by Shazam. The national debit network based in Greater Des Moines reported a 21% increase in transaction counts compared …

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State enforcement of COVID policies in bars, restaurants heats up

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: State regulators have stepped up enforcement of public health orders related to bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, records show. Earlier this fall, hundreds of complaints were filed but only two actions …

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Iowa stores were calm on Black Friday

Des Moines Register: Malls and big-box stores in Iowa and across the country remained calm and mainly quiet on Black Friday — an indication of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the U.S. economy at the unofficial …

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‘Iowa Coffee Tour’ box aims to support small-batch roasters

The Lokoly Coffee Club is partnering with four small-batch coffee roasters from across the state to create a limited-time offering, the “Iowa Coffee Tour” specialty coffee box. To create the box, Lokoly has collaborated with …