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Winnebago launching all-electric commercial vehicles line

Forest City-based Winnebago Industries announced the launch of an all-electric commercial vehicle platform, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Winnebago plans to develop an electric-powered chassis to use on 33- and 38-foot RVs in partnership with Motiv …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2018
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Ames’ Cafe Beaudelaire wins title of Best Burger in Iowa

Des Moines Register: Cafe Beaudelaire in Ames today was named the home of the 2018 Best Burger in Iowa by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. Cafe B, as it is called …
By BPC Staff | May 1, 2018
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Senate GOP sends governor bill to cap utilities’ energy efficiency programs

Radio Iowa: Republicans in the Iowa Senate have ratified a plan that will limit energy efficiency programs run by Iowa utilities, reducing annual charges on gas and electric bills in Iowa by an estimated $100 million. …
By BPC Staff | May 1, 2018
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Rockwell Collins 2nd-quarter results improve in final earnings report

Corridor Business Journal: Rockwell Collins today reported strong second-quarter earnings growth in what’s expected to be its final earnings report as an independent company before its acquisition by United Technologies Corp. The Cedar Rapids-based aerospace and …
By BPC Staff | Apr 27, 2018
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Fort Madison Siemens plant picked for Kansas wind project

Burlington Hawk Eye: Siemens Gamesa plans to rehire more than 100 employees at its plant in Fort Madison to meet increased demand for its wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa said it has been selected to build 98 …
By BPC Staff | Apr 26, 2018
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Wind farm project approved despite opposition

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Washburn Wind Energy has won approval to erect 35 industrial wind energy turbines in southern Black Hawk County farm fields. Members of the county Board of Adjustment voted 3-2 Tuesday after five hours …
By BPC Staff | Apr 26, 2018
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Former Vermeer manager, 3 others charged with stealing $3.6M from company

Des Moines Register: A former maintenance manager at Pella’s Vermeer Corp. has been indicted in federal court on charges that he and three others defrauded Vermeer to the tune of $3.6 million. A grand jury in …
By BPC Staff | Apr 25, 2018
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Siemens closing Burlington operations; 125 to lose jobs

Burlington Hawk Eye: Siemens will shutter its Burlington plant by 2019, closing a company that started business with Murray Iron Works in 1870. About 125 people will be laid off. The company is closing its entire …
By BPC Staff | Apr 25, 2018
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KDSM to be sold as part of Sinclair’s acquisition of Tribune Media

Associated Press/Des Moines Register: Sinclair Broadcast Group will sell nine TV stations, including KDSM of Des Moines, to Standard Media Group for $441.7 million as part of its plan to meet regulatory approval for its pending …
By BPC Staff | Apr 25, 2018
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Linn County awarded national SolSmart designation

Linn County has been awarded a gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making solar energy initiatives easier for homes and businesses, the Corridor Business Journal reports. SolSmart, a national organization funded by the U.S. Department …
By BPC Staff | Apr 23, 2018