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Morning business headlines: 1-16-15

GOP makes U-turn on net neutrality

Politico: Republicans in Congress are doing a 180 on net neutrality as the Federal Communications Commission prepares to issue new rules within weeks. For years, GOP lawmakers have adamantly …

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IRS promotes Free File tax software

Beginning today, free federal tax preparation and e-filing software will be available to all Americans with a 2015 adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less, the Internal Revenue Service announced. The software is provided through …

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MidAmerican Energy ranked highest by business customers

For a second consecutive year, MidAmerican Energy Co.’s business customers have rated the utility highest for overall satisfaction in its segment in the J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study. The 2015 study, released …

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Farm Bureau gives $15,000 award to Iowa startup

Scout Pro Inc., an Iowa startup that develops and deploys mobile crop scouting software that helps farmers and scouts identify weeds, insects and diseases common to corn and soybean production, was named the winner of …

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Stores closing, moving at Jordan Creek Town Center

Shoppers will be seeing changes at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines as retailers leave, others move and new stores open, The Des Moines Register reported. Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch will close its …

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Thin details of scaled-back convention center hotel go before IEDA today

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will receive an update today on scaled-back plans for a convention center hotel in Des Moines.

 

The review comes at a time when leaders from the public and private …

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University of Iowa president to retire in August

University of Iowa President Sally Mason announced today that she will retire after eight years at the school’s helm. 

Mason, 64, became UI’s 20th president in August 2007, less than a year before the campus …

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Van Meter Inc. to acquire Miller Electric Supply

Miller Electric Supply Inc. and Van Meter Inc. today announced they have entered into an agreement for Van Meter to purchase Miller Electric, a leading electrical distributor with locations in Dubuque and Clinton. The transaction, …

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Immigration nonprofit to host fundraiser for refugee kids

Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors and its Circle of Friends will host a benefit from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Dorsey & Whitney law firm, 801 Grand Ave., Suite 4100, to expand immigration …

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Statewide house sales dropped slightly last year, prices rose

Iowa house sales dipped 0.4 percent in 2014, while prices increased 1.5 percent, the Iowa Association of Realtors said today in its year-end report. “This is the third consecutive year with an increase in home …