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Two businesswomen running for Cedar Rapids mayor

Women Lead Change CEO Tiffany O’Donnell and Amara Andrews, head of business development and communications for the transportation division at TrueNorth Cos., have announced that they’re running to unseat incumbent Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart in the Nov. …
By BPC Staff | Mar 23, 2021
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Juneteenth becomes holiday for Des Moines city workers

Juneteenth, which recognizes the freeing of slaves in the United States, will be a paid holiday for Des Moines city employees beginning this year. The addition of the paid holiday was included in employee contracts …
By BPC Staff | Mar 23, 2021
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Iowa allocates $15 million to broadband programs

Corridor Business Journal: The state of Iowa has awarded 14 broadband providers with $15.5 million in Empower Rural Iowa broadband grants made possible through Gov. Kim Reynolds’ allocation of federal CARES funding. These grants will affect …
By BPC Staff | Mar 22, 2021
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Casey’s to acquire Oklahoma-based convenience stores for $39 million

Casey’s General Stores Inc. today announced that it has an agreement to purchase 49 convenience stores in Oklahoma from Circle K Stores Inc. in an all-cash transaction for $39 million. Casey’s headquarters is in Ankeny. …
By BPC Staff | Mar 22, 2021
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Alliant Energy ‘picking up the pace’ on burying Iowa power lines

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Alliant Energy is “picking up the pace” on moving power lines in Iowa underground, the president of Alliant’s Iowa company said. “There’s much more of a focus on it now than there even …
By BPC Staff | Mar 19, 2021
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7 IEDA awards to spur nearly $105M in new capital investments

Innovative Injection Technologies, an Iowa manufacturer of custom plastic injection molded components for a number of industries, today was awarded tax incentives by the Iowa Economic Development Authority board for a $10 million warehouse expansion …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 19, 2021
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Iowa Senate passes bill eliminating inheritance tax, phasing income tax cuts in sooner

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Senate has unanimously passed legislation to scrap the state’s inheritance tax and to phase in planned income tax cuts more quickly, advancing one of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ key legislative priorities. …
By BPC Staff | Mar 19, 2021
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Cedar Rapids hospital to begin modernization project this spring

Corridor Business Journal: UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids announced today that it will begin a $14 million inpatient modernization project this spring. St. Luke’s will begin renovation of its third floor in May. The …
By BPC Staff | Mar 18, 2021
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Asian Americans face discrimination in Iowa, advocate says

Axios Des Moines: Discrimination is happening against Des Moines’ Asian community — even if it’s not visible to the public, said Amanda Lovan, civic engagement lead for the Iowa Asian Alliance. Aggravated assault cases against Asians …
By BPC Staff | Mar 18, 2021
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Iowa House passes bill allowing Iowans to carry, buy guns without permits

Des Moines Register: The Iowa House has passed a bill allowing Iowans to carry and purchase firearms without a permit, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. It’s the first time that a full chamber …
By BPC Staff | Mar 18, 2021