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Lawmakers find state budget compromise on school spending

State lawmakers have released a $7.3 billion budget agreement that represents a compromise on the two political parties’ disagreement on school spending and paves the way for the 2015 legislative session to end, reports DesMoinesRegister.com. Among other …
By BPC Staff | Jun 2, 2015
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Stock watch: On average, Iowa companies posted gains in May and for the year

May was a good month for the majority of public companies that are based in Iowa or have significant operations here, with 22 of the 36 posting gains in stock prices.

 

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By KENT DARR | Jun 1, 2015
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Iowa Business Council: Expect increased hiring

A majority of Iowa Business Council members expect to sustain or increase employment over the next six months, while sales and capital spending plans remain unchanged for the state’s largest employers, the Iowa Business Council …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 1, 2015
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Federal Home Loan Banks complete merger

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines announced today that it has successfully completed its merger with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle and began operating today as one bank. Serving nearly 1,500 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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Mercy cath labs receive accreditation

Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines and Mercy West Lakes recently received accreditation for their cardiac catheterization lab and percutaneous coronary intervention from Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE), an organization dedicated to ensuring adherence to …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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McClure merger finalized

The merger of Clive-based McClure Engineering Co. and Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw of Columbia, Mo., takes effect today. The combined company, with more than 100 employees in seven locations, offers water, wastewater, transportation, aviation, stormwater …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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SCI Girls in Science recognizes two women for STEM achievement

The Science Center of Iowa recently honored two women as exemplifying SCI’s goal to empower and equip girls in science, technology, engineering and math. The SCI Girls in Science Scientist of the Year Award was …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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AMA Iowa luncheon to focus on becoming ‘intrapreneurs’

Max Farrell, co-founder of Create Reason, will lead this week’s American Marketing Association Iowa luncheon, scheduled Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Luncheon attendees will learn how to capitalize …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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The Homestead launches telehealth services

The Homestead announced it has begun using telehealth technology to teach parents with autistic children to implement Applied Behavior Analysis in their homes. Telehealth is designed for remote areas, where medical and behavioral care is …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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Fed bond buying program helped most where needed least, report says

The first round of the Federal Reserve’s controversial bond-buying program helped most in parts of the country that needed it least, according to research released today, MarketWatch reported. Metro areas hit hardest by the recession received the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015