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Price Chopper location on Merle Hay Road closing in September

Des Moines Register: Des Moines shoppers will have one less Price Chopper store in the metro after the location on Merle Hay Road closes Sept. 18. DGS Acquisitions, the company that operates Iowa’s Price Chopper locations, …

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United Fire Group announces net loss for second quarter of 2022

Corridor Business Journal: United Fire Group on Thursday reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2022, driven in part by a loss in investments. UFG, the Cedar Rapids-based insurance company, reported a consolidated net …

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‘Gender Queer’ book complaint has no standing, Iowa board says

Axios Des Moines: West Des Moines parent Teri Patrick lacks the legal right to challenge the book “Gender Queer” at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School because her child was not a student at the time she …

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Gas prices tumble in Iowa, especially in Des Moines metro area

Des Moines Register: The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in Iowa dropped to $3.775 on Thursday — slightly below the midpoint between its all-time high of $4.761 on June 15 and the price …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index saw dips in June

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.3% in June to 110.5 from 110.8 in May 2022. For the first time since December 2021, the monthly diffusion index registered below 50 with a decrease to 43.8 …

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Leaked image shows ransomware attack hit Linn-Mar School District

KCRG-TV: Leaked screenshots show the Linn-Mar School District in Marion is dealing with a ransomware attack much more severe than the “technical difficulties” the district has described to staff and parents. A staff member shared with …

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Another massive shopping, entertainment center planned for fast-growing Waukee

Des Moines Register: One of the Des Moines metro area’s fastest-growing cities is in line for yet another massive new shopping and entertainment complex. Waukee Towne Center is planned for an undeveloped site south of Hickman …

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Gazette, Southeast Iowa Union acquire four weekly newspapers

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Gazette and the Southeast Iowa Union have purchased four weekly newspapers — in Belle Plaine, Marengo and Williamsburg and in Poweshiek County. The papers were purchased from McLean, Va.-based chain Gannett Co. …

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Iowa State University launches a new climate science major

Iowa Public Radio: Students at Iowa State University will have the opportunity to study climate science in the upcoming school year. The university is launching a new major focusing on climate science this fall. The one-of-a-kind …

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Des Moines offers teachers $50,000 incentive to stay

Axios Des Moines: The Des Moines school district is offering a $50,000 incentive to teachers, nurses and administrators who are nearing retirement to stay with the district through the 2022-23 school year. At least 58 have …

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