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Iowa House Democrats to offer tax-cutting plan of their own

Radio Iowa: The top Democrat in the Iowa House says it would be an extreme step to eliminate the state income tax — a move Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican legislators have said is their long-term …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2021
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Hy-Vee plans expansion outside Midwest

Des Moines Register: West Des Moines-based supermarket chain Hy-Vee intends to expand into four new states and build its third distribution center in Nashville, Tenn., opening more than 20 new stores in the next four years. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2021
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Adventureland Resort acquired by Palace Entertainment; new owner plans expansions

Palace Entertainment, a subsidiary of global amusement park operator Parques Reunidos, today announced its acquisition of Adventureland Resort in Altoona. Adventureland, which has been a family-owned business since opening in 1974, will become part of …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 21, 2021
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Hy-Vee launches online telehealth and pharmacy subsidiary, RedBox Rx

Hy-Vee Inc. last week announced the launch of RedBox Rx, a new subsidiary to provide low-cost telehealth and online pharmacy services that provides free shipment of medications for men’s and women’s health, mental health and other health …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Court allows employer vaccine mandate; Reynolds appeals to the Supreme Court

Des Moines Register: A federal appeals court panel on Friday allowed President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead, reversing a previous decision on a requirement that could affect some 84 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Winnebago revenues jump 46% in first quarter

Winnebago Industries Inc. on Friday reported record fiscal first-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, a 45.7% increase from $793.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenues excluding the recently acquired Barletta boat business were $1.1 billion, representing …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2021
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Lawsuit filed after Lee rejects takeover bid

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: The hedge fund trying to take over Lee Enterprises has filed a lawsuit after the Davenport-based publisher rejected its takeover bid. In the suit, filed Wednesday in Delaware, an affiliate of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2021
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Malo restaurant owners make $2.3 million offer to buy former Des Moines Social Club

Des Moines Register: Another purchaser has emerged for the building that housed the Des Moines Social Club — this time, a group of buyers with local ties and a vested interest in the building. The Des …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2021
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Protesters threaten lawsuits if Cedar Rapids school mask mandate remains

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Protesters opposing mask requirements for students threatened to sue the Cedar Rapids school board if it does not repeal the mandate. Many protesters showed up at Monday’s school board meeting in matching T-shirts …
By BPC Staff | Dec 15, 2021
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Lee’s stock is now trading at way more than Alden Global Capital’s takeover offer

Poynter: In a surprise development as Alden Global Capital pursues a hostile bid to acquire news publisher Lee Enterprises of Davenport, Lee’s shares have shot up in value in the last week. The stock closed Tuesday …
By BPC Staff | Dec 15, 2021