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Older women are leaving Iowa’s workforce in droves

Axios Des Moines: Women age 55 and older were the biggest demographic to drop out of Iowa’s workforce since the start of the pandemic, countering the national narrative that young moms are the ones staying home …
By BPC Staff | Jun 13, 2022
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Chevron completes acquisition of REG

Renewable Energy Group’s headquarters in Ames. Chevron has completed its acquisition of the Ames-based renewable fuels producer. The headquarters of Chevron REG will remain in Ames. Photo contributed by REG

Chevron has completed its acquisition of …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jun 13, 2022
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Von Maur named nation’s No. 1 department store

Corridor Business Journal: Von Maur Department Store was named the No. 1 department store in the United States Thursday in Newsweek’s America’s Best Retailers 2022 rankings. Davenport-based Von Maur bested – in order of their ranking …
By BPC Staff | Jun 10, 2022
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Ironman triathlon returns to Des Moines Sunday; extension through 2025 announced

The Ironman triathlon will return to Des Moines on Sunday. Ironman announced Wednesday that it has extended its agreement to return to Des Moines through 2025. Photo from the 2021 Ironman contributed by Catch Des Moines.…
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jun 9, 2022
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Valent BioSciences to expand Osage plant

A company that produces biological products from natural bacteria focused on agricultural applications announced it will expand its facility in Osage, in northern Iowa’s Mitchell County. According to a news release, the expansion will allow …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2022
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What to watch for in Iowa primaries today

Des Moines Register: Iowans will head to the ballot box today, casting the final votes in primary elections that will determine matchups in key races across the state, from Congress to the Statehouse. A trio of …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2022
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St. Luke’s Hospital plans $25 million expansion to Nassif Heart Center

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids is investing $25 million to expand its heart and vascular services within the Nassif Heart Center, the Corridor Business Journal reported. St. Luke’s officials said the expansion will consolidate and …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2022
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UI President Wilson, ISU President Wintersteen receive 8.3% pay raises

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Both University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson and Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen are getting 8.3% pay raises this summer — bumping up their annual base pay from $600,000 to $650,000. The …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2022
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Des Moines’ $84 million soccer stadium project delayed

Axios Des Moines: The completion of a professional soccer stadium and adjacent plaza in downtown Des Moines is being delayed a year, project organizers announced in a press release this morning. The kickoff for Iowa’s first …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2022
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Collins Aerospace selected to produce next-generation spacesuits for NASA

Corridor Business Journal: Collins Aerospace, along with partners ILC Dover and Oceaneering, has been selected to produce NASA’s next-generation spacesuit, which astronauts could wear when working outside the International Space Station and – within the next …
By BPC Staff | Jun 3, 2022