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A Closer Look: Deanna Strable-Soethout

As part of a recent restructuring of leadership and functions at Principal, Deanna Strable-Soethout was named president of U.S. Insurance Solutions, which produces $2.5 billion in top-line revenues for the company and employs about 2,900 …

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Plugged in: Interstate 80 cities look to establish electric car-charging stations

At a glance

In 2013, Iowa had just over 100 all-electric vehicles registered. Nationally, approximately 260,000 had been sold from 2008 to September 2014. 

More recent data shows Iowa with 49 charging stations, with Tesla …

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Iowa’s new black gold

Bernie del Campo walks to the edge of the stubbled cornfield and unties a large plastic bag, which at first glance appears to contain compost or topsoil.

“Here’s the result of all our magic,” del …

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Business Record 4-10-15

Success in Africa
How a Greater Des Moines businessman saved a Rwanda forest

Focus: Global Business

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No need to ask twice

Business is so brisk these days at Hurd Real Estate Services that the company has hired a veteran of land development to handle deals 
it has in progress. But dealmaking is only part of the story …

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Commercial properties posted 6 percent gain in assessed value this year

Commercial property in Polk County showed a positive gain for the first time since 2007 when it was assessed in January.

The 76 types of commercial property on which the Polk County assessor keeps a …

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A case for action on global warming

It’s a scenario that’s frightening to consider: Weeks on-end with unrelenting high temperatures above 95 degrees in Central Iowa and a dramatic decrease in the state’s corn crop. 

 

On our present course, it’s our …

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Your guide to the Water Works lawsuit

EDITOR’S NOTE: Tempers are boiling. Rhetoric is flying. Lines have been drawn. And yes, even boycotts have been suggested. The Des Moines Water Works’ decision to sue three northwest Iowa counties was the spark that …

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Inside the Tomorrow Plan’s achievements and priorities

Greater Des Moines in 2050 will be a place with diverse affordable housing options close to transit and services, designated water trails on the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers, communities that are more walkable and …

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Expect delays when filing Iowa business documents with secretary of state

Business documents registered online with the Secretary of State’s office are experiencing delays of up to a month before they are officially filed and time stamped, creating a headache for the office and real estate …