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Iowa farm groups sue California after it lists Roundup ingredient as cancer-causing

Des Moines Register: Monsanto Co. and nearly a dozen state and national farm groups are suing California over the state’s decision to list the popular ag chemical glyphosate as a carcinogen. “The impact on farmers …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 16, 2017
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Cedar Rapids insurer’s earnings take hit from hurricane season

Corridor Business Journal: United Fire Group reported a net loss of $17.9 million, or 72 cents per diluted share, in its third quarter as it struggled under the weight of hurricane catastrophe losses and more severe …
By BPC Staff | Nov 15, 2017
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Right Dose Pharmacy joins Atlanta-based Guardian

Guardian Pharmacy Services, the third-largest U.S. long-term care pharmacy company, today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Right Dose Pharmacy, an independent long-term care pharmacy that operates locations in Cedar Rapids and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 15, 2017
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AFSCME appeals lawsuit challenging collective Iowa bargaining law

Des Moines Register: Iowa’s largest union for public employees has filed an appeal in a case challenging the state’s new law sharply limiting collective bargaining rights. The suit, filed by the American Federation of State, County …
By BPC Staff | Nov 15, 2017
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Iowa pharmacy company raises $2.5 million in investment

Cedar Rapids Gazette: An eastern Iowa pharmacy business has raised $2.5 million in investment funding to push forward its prescription delivery and management system. SmartScripts, based in Washington, Iowa, announced the investment, its first large round …
By BPC Staff | Nov 14, 2017
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Newton company to add hundreds of jobs making bus bodies

Radio Iowa: A company that makes wind blades in Central Iowa will begin manufacturing bus bodies as well, adding hundreds of jobs. TPI Composites started producing wind blades in Newton nearly 10 years ago. Now, Newton …
By BPC Staff | Nov 14, 2017
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Atypical rise in demand for gasoline pushes up pump prices in Iowa

Radio Iowa: Gasoline prices at Iowa service stations have risen by as much as a dime a gallon in recent weeks. Mark Peterson at AAA-Iowa says that’s bucking the norm as prices are usually stable or …
By BPC Staff | Nov 13, 2017
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Aegon earnings rise on stronger revenues

Corridor Business Journal: Insurer Aegon, the Netherlands-based parent company of Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, reported earnings up 30 percent in the third quarter, thanks to favorable claims, higher revenues and lower expenses in the U.S.…
By BPC Staff | Nov 13, 2017
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Heartland Express CFO retires after 39 years with company

Corridor Business Journal: Heartland Express announced the retirement of its longtime CFO, John Cosaert. Cosaert served as executive vice president of finance, treasurer and chief financial officer of the North Liberty-based trucking company since 1996. He …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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Perdue, in Urbandale, warns NAFTA talks could get ‘bumpy’

Cedar Rapids Gazette: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Iowa farmers today to expect a “bumpy ride” as the Trump administration works to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement — but to look for good …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017