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Food prices dropping in Iowa

RadioIowa: A federal report finds Iowans are paying less at the grocery store for a variety of products, including: pork, poultry, eggs, dairy products and fresh vegetables. Food prices overall have fallen five out of the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 24, 2016
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Millstream Brewing buys Colony Inn in Amana

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Late evening dining will be coming to the Amana Colonies in the fall. Millstream Brewing Co. has purchased the Colony Inn Restaurant in Amana with plans to open Millstream Brau Haus.

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By BPC Staff | Jun 24, 2016
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Partnership recognized as chamber industry leader

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has received two awards from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The Partnership won a Grand Award in the campaign category for its Brand Standards refresh in 2016. …
By BPC Staff | Jun 23, 2016
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Minimum wage hike recommended for Linn County

Corridor Business Journal: Linn County could have a decision on a study committee’s recommendation to create a new county minimum wage of $8.25 an hour before fall. The study committee recommended the minimum wage be set…
By BPC Staff | Jun 23, 2016
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Partnership’s Jones to head Harkin Institute

Joseph Jones, a Drake alumnus and former legislative assistant to retired U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, has been hired as executive director of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 23, 2016
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Partnership’s Jones to head Harkin Institute

Joseph Jones, a Drake alumnus and former legislative assistant to retired U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, has been hired as executive director of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 23, 2016
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Weekly unemployment, injury benefits to increase in July

Maximum weekly benefits paid to Iowans receiving unemployment insurance benefits and to workers injured on the job will increase July 3, Iowa Workforce Development announced. An increase in wages covered by unemployment insurance triggered the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 22, 2016
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West Des Moines offering small-business classes

The city of West Des Moines will launch a series of small-business courses for Central Iowa businesses beginning in July. The initiative is part of a new effort by the city’s economic development department to…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 22, 2016
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Career fair part of conference to address workforce issues

The partner agencies leading Iowa’s implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act will host One Door: Many Paths, a conference to comprehensively address workforce issues across the state. The June 27-28 conference at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in …
By BPC Staff | Jun 22, 2016
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Waukee council votes to play fair

Waukee city officials have asked to appear June 27 before the West Des Moines City Council to seek support for plans by Holmes Murphy & Associates to leave West Des Moines and build a corporate…
By KENT DARR | Jun 22, 2016