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Report: Iowa entrepreneurship levels yet to recover after pandemic

Corridor Business Journal: Iowa has not experienced a rebound in entrepreneurship activity following the pandemic, according to a new Indicators of Entrepreneurship report from the Kauffman Foundation. That differs from the national trend. In 2021, entrepreneurship …
By BPC Staff | Jun 23, 2022
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Iowa Hall of Pride museum will close this month, but will transition to online platform

Des Moines Register: The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday that the Iowa Hall of Pride will be closing its physical location later this month, but the information made available in the museum will now …
By BPC Staff | Jun 23, 2022
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Custom molding company expands into Hampton; will hire 30

Corridor Business Journal: North Liberty molding company Centro Inc. announced Tuesday that it has purchased a 30,000-square-foot building in Hampton to expand production capacity throughout the Midwest and accommodate its rapid growth. The new facility will …
By BPC Staff | Jun 23, 2022
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Canoyer Garden Center acquires Florida tropicals grower

West Des Moines-based private equity fund Midwest Growth Partners announced it has capitalized Canoyer Garden Center in support of Canoyer’s recent acquisition of Stewart’s Greenhouse. Canoyer is a Grimes-based grower and retailer of premium flowers, plants, shrubs …
By BPC Staff | Jun 21, 2022
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Cedar Rapids extends automated traffic camera contract to 2027

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Cedar Rapids City Council has given a green light to continued operation of the city’s automated traffic cameras, extending the city’s contract for the system’s operation through June 30, 2027. The city …
By BPC Staff | Jun 20, 2022
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Iowa Supreme Court: Abortion not protected by state constitution

Associated Press: The Iowa Supreme Court today cleared the way for lawmakers to severely limit or even ban abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2022
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Mountain Dew releases new flavor, Overdrive, sold exclusively at Casey’s

Des Moines Register: Casey’s General Stores just got its own Mountain Dew flavor that’s described as “citrus punch with hints of mango, raspberry and lime,” according to a statement from the Ankeny-based convenience store chain. The …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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Kemin launches Luxiva line of CBD distillates

Kemin Industries, a Des Moines-based global ingredient manufacturer, announced it has launched a new line of hemp cannabidiol (CBD) distillates. The new Luxiva CBD line includes “two new products that are USDA-certified organic and fully …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2022
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Urban planner says Des Moines should consider viaduct removal

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines should explore an idea to remove downtown viaducts, according to RDG Planning & Design’s recommendation. The suggestion was part of a long-term vision plan presented to the City Council this week. …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Flood warnings in effect in Central Iowa after thunderstorms bring heavy rain

Des Moines Register: Flooding may affect parts of Central Iowa today after heavy rains from overnight thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Flood warnings were issued for areas near Boone and Ames. A flood warning …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022