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Project labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches

Project labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches
Axios Des Moines: A contractor that faces tens of thousands of dollars in late penalties from the city of Des Moines is the subject of more than …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2022
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Des Moines advertising agency Flynn Wright expands to Sioux Falls

Des Moines-based advertising agency Flynn Wright has opened an office in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., SiouxFalls.Business reports. Flynn Wright was founded in 1984 and has grown into a full-service agency, offering advertising, marketing, public relations, research, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2022
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Iowa Events Center roofs could become solar fields

Axios Des Moines: The rooftops of the Iowa Events Center could become solar fields under new discussions among county officials, the site’s general manager Chris Connolly tells Axios. That could help Polk County reach its environmental …
By BPC Staff | Aug 25, 2022
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Raygun to open store in Davenport

Des Moines Register: Des Moines-based retail chain Raygun, well-known nationwide for its apparel featuring bold statements and quippy taglines, is opening a store in Davenport in November. The company’s Quad Cities expansion will mark its fifth …
By BPC Staff | Aug 25, 2022
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Science Center won’t reopen Imax theater

Axios Des Moines: The Science Center of Iowa will not reopen the Blank Imax Dome Theater after water caused severe damage to the theater and film projector in 2018, Curt Simmons, president of SCI, told Axios …
By BPC Staff | Aug 25, 2022
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Coe College recognized for having the best career services in Iowa

Corridor Business Journal: Coe College is the only Iowa college or university to be nationally recognized by the Princeton Review in three important higher education categories: best career services, most accessible professors and best alumni network. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 24, 2022
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Iowa farmers caught in grain firm’s bankruptcy can seek to recoup nearly $1.3M in losses

Des Moines Register: Dozens of Iowa farmers can begin trying to recoup nearly $1.3 million in losses for crops they sold to a northeast Iowa grain and feed operation that’s now in bankruptcy, Iowa agriculture officials …
By BPC Staff | Aug 24, 2022
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Gusto Pizza stages a Des Moines comeback

Axios Des Moines: The Des Moines City Council approved Gusto’s Pizza new liquor permit Monday. Located at 2301 Ingersoll Ave., it’s just four blocks away from its longtime “mother ship” location that closed last month. Some …
By BPC Staff | Aug 24, 2022
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Renovation plan announced for livestock barns at the Iowa State Fair

Radio Iowa: The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation has announced plans to spend millions of dollars to renovate the livestock barns on the fairgrounds. The renovations are expected to cost around $25 million. The Blue …
By BPC Staff | Aug 23, 2022
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Kinzler Construction acquires Comfort Solutions’ insulation, gutter divisions

Kinzler Construction Services has acquired the insulation and gutter divisions of Comfort Solutions, which has locations in Des Moines and Marion. The transaction was effective on Aug. 19, Ankeny-based Kinzler said in a release. Bringing …
By BPC Staff | Aug 23, 2022