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Reynolds launches campaign in hometown

Des Moines Register: Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday in Osceola that she’s running for election to the office she has held for the past 10 months. Reynolds, the first woman to lead the state, served for nearly eight …
By BPC Staff | Mar 8, 2018
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Iowa Senate OKs plan to rewrite utilities laws while critics predict higher costs

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Senate passed a controversial bill Tuesday night that rewrites some key provisions of the state’s utilities laws with changes that Republicans promised will provide clean, reliable energy at a reduced cost …
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2018
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Polk County voters reject 1-cent sales tax

Des Moines Register: Voters in most Polk County cities shot down a 1-cent increase to the local sales tax Tuesday. This is the third time since 1996 that voters have rejected an increase to the sales …
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2018
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Kaplan University to become Purdue Global

Corridor Business Journal: Kaplan University will officially become Purdue University Global after receiving final approval from the Higher Learning Commission, Purdue officials announced. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Ind., last April announced its decision to …
By BPC Staff | Mar 6, 2018
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Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor rebrands as ICR Iowa

The Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor Development Corp. is undergoing a brand reset, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The corporation is changing its name to ICR Iowa, which will also be used to market the region …
By BPC Staff | Mar 6, 2018
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Reynolds: Ending NAFTA could be ‘devastating’ for Iowa farmers, manufacturers

Des Moines Register: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said today that ending the U.S. trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, the state’s top export markets, would have “devastating” effects on the state’s farmers and manufacturers. “I’ve said …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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Meredith chairman seeks permission to bid on Sinclair television stations

Meredith Corp. is considering a bid on television stations owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Executive Chairman Steve Lacy said today. Speaking at a media convention, Lacy said he would formally ask the board of directors …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2018
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Fewer small Iowa businesses defaulting on loans, study shows

Corridor Business Journal: In what could reflect more optimism about the economy, the percentage of Iowa small firms defaulting on loans went down and the level of borrowing activity improved in December 2017. According to data …
By BPC Staff | Mar 2, 2018
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IHeartMedia preparing bankruptcy filing

Wall Street Journal: IHeartMedia Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this weekend after months of negotiations with creditors, according to people familiar with the matter. The nation’s largest radio station operator and …
By BPC Staff | Mar 2, 2018
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Iowa Senate Republicans approve massive tax cut plan

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa Senate Republicans passed a sweeping tax relief and simplification plan Wednesday they called a bold initiative to eventually cut individual and corporate income tax rates by $1 billion a year and spur …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2018