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Dotdash Meredith reports losses, ‘rapid pullback’ of ad spending

Des Moines Register: With advertisers pulling back on spending, executives at Dotdash Meredith’s parent company say they won’t hit their revenue targets for the year. In a letter to shareholders, IAC/Interactive Corp. CEO Joey Levin said …
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2022
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Iowa’s Department on Aging to merge with Health and Human Services

Axios Des Moines: The Iowa Department on Aging will become a division within the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, HHS director Kelly Garcia announced in an email to employees Thursday. The transition will occur …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2022
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Fareway announces plan to buy Bondurant market and cafe

Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to buy the Brick Street Market and Cafe in Bondurant, with the purchase expected to be finalized early next year. According to a news release, Fareway will interview current Brick …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2022
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Delta suspends nonstop flights between Cedar Rapids and Detroit

Corridor Business Journal: Delta Air Lines announced this week that its nonstop service between Cedar Rapids and Detroit will be suspended in early October. In a statement, Delta spokesperson Drake Castañeda confirmed that the flights, which …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2022
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The Field of Dreams game is here

Des Moines Register: The Field of Dreams game has officially returned for its second act. Tonight’s showdown at the movie site in Dyersville marks the anticipated return of one of MLB’s premier events. First pitch between …
By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2022
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Woodbury County residents push to limit wind farms in the county

Iowa Public Radio: A proposed ordinance could eliminate the potential for wind energy in Woodbury County. The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that would severely limit where wind …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2022
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216-unit affordable apartment complex planned near downtown

Des Moines Register: A developer wants to build 216 apartment units on the banks of the Raccoon River just across from downtown Des Moines, but at least one City Council member believes the project needs improvements …
By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2022
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Adventureland plans two new Viking-themed rides for 2023

Des Moines Register: Iowa may be landlocked, but visitors to Adventureland Park in Altoona will soon hear the call of the sea as two new Viking-themed rides are added to the park. A new roller coaster …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2022
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DM City Council approves $5.8 million renovations to Principal Park, Iowa Cubs home

Des Moines Register: The Des Moines City Council has approved spending $5.8 million on the first phase of renovations to Principal Park. The action came Monday, before the announcement Tuesday that Endeavor Group Holdings, which purchased …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2022
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Iowa Cubs sold as Endeavor unloads minor league clubs after owning less than year

Des Moines Register: Under pressure from Major League Baseball officials, the ownership of the Iowa Cubs has changed for the second time in eight months. Endeavor Group Holdings, a California-based sports and entertainment and marketing conglomerate, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2022