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Goodwill of Central Iowa to expand corporate e-waste program

Goodwill of Central Iowa is expanding their corporate e-waste program after recycling 309,000 pounds of electronic waste from landfills in 2019, the organization said in a statement this week. Goodwill accepts old monitors, printers, cables, …

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IBC report shows state has room for growth nationally, holding steady on GDP

Iowa ranks average nationally across several business-related categories – including economic growth and governance among others – according to the Iowa Business Council’s 2020 Competitive Dashboard. 


Iowa Business Council Executive Director Joe Murphy said the …

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Hy-Vee stores to end 24-hour schedule

Des Moines Register: Hy-Vee grocery stores are ending 24-hour service at most locations throughout the 265-store chain, including the Des Moines metro, beginning Feb. 10. “Customer traffic drops off overnight, so we made the decision …

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Willis Automotive acquiring Beneventi Chevrolet

Willis Automotive, a dealership with campuses in Clive and Waukee, is buying Granger-based Beneventi Chevrolet, Willis officials announced today. The addition of the Chevrolet line of vehicles will enable Willis Automotive to expand their offerings …

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Hy-Vee buying six former Shopkos in Iowa

Cedar Rapids Gazette: At least six former Shopko locations across Iowa in the near future will reopen as Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh stores. Hy-Vee today announced purchase agreements for Shopko buildings in Cresco, Dyersville, Hampton, Oelwein, Vinton …

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Marshall named vice chairman at Hy-Vee

Jay Marshall has been named vice chairman of Hy-Vee, the company announced. Marshall, who has held several positions at the West Des Moines-based company in the past 38 years, will continue overseeing the operations of …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: David’s Bridal seeks a business style upgrade, with AI assistance

As soon as my friend announced her engagement, I knew we were in for an advertising spree. Even though the wedding is more than a year away, our normal digital dialogue about doughnuts, pets and …

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Iowa Egg Council donates 21,600 dozen eggs to Iowa food banks

The Iowa Egg Council, in partnership with Fareway Stores Inc., conducted a “buy two dozen, give one dozen” promotion during the holiday season. The campaign aimed to provide eggs, a source of protein, to Iowans …

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Speakeasy proposed in lower-level of Iowa Taproom

It’s probably not surprising that as the operators of the Iowa Taproom planned this week’s “Last Day of Freedom” event, the idea emerged of opening a speakeasy in the basement of where the popular tavern …

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2020 Top 25 Influential Business Leaders announced

For the second straight year, Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group Inc., has been voted by Business Record readers as the Most Influential Business Leader in Greater Des Moines. 

The online …