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Lawmakers expect Iowa Board of Regents appointee will be confirmed

The Gazette: Several Iowa senators representing districts heavily affected by the Board of Regents said they “fully expect” a West Des Moines physician appointed to the board on an interim basis Friday will receive senate approval …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2016
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KJWW acquires Michigan engineering firm

Quad-City Times: KJWW Engineering Consultants has expanded into Michigan with the acquisition of FES Group, a consulting firm in Wixom, Mich., the Quad-City-based company announced Monday. In a deal finalized May 1, FES (Facility Engineering Services) …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2016
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Statewide rules set for ride-hailing service Uber

The Gazette: With ride-hailing service Uber in five Iowa communities and looking to expand, Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law Monday regulations that will set minimum requirements statewide for such services. The law establishes standards for …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2016
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Iowa statewide coalition to address impaired driving

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A coalition has been formed to address impaired driving in Iowa. On Monday, the Iowa Department of Public Safety announced the coalition, which will include members from the Department of Public Safety, the Iowa …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2016
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Iowa’s state revenue growth could slip by $50 million

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad’s budget director said Friday that “softness” in personal income tax collections could mean state revenue will finish the current fiscal year about $50 million below revised March projections. “Based on what …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2016
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Quad City nuclear plant could close in 2018, company says

Quad-City Times:Exelon’s Quad-Cities nuclear power plant could close on June 1, 2018, the company said in a release Friday announcing its first-quarter earnings. Exelon said the Illinois Legislature must pass legislation that it says would level …
By BPC Staff | May 6, 2016
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Future fuzzy for Mason City pork plant

Des Moines Register: Company officials aren’t saying much, but at least one other Iowa city is hoping to lure a $240 million pork processing plant that Mason City officials surprisingly rejected Wednesday. Family-owned Prestage Farm announced plans in …
By BPC Staff | May 5, 2016
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Pork plant agreement fails final Mason City council vote, 3-3

Globe Gazette: In a stunning turn of events, the City Council early Wednesday morning rejected Prestage Foods of Iowa’s proposal to build a $240 million pork processing plant in Mason City. The vote was a 3-3 …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2016
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The Fresh Market to close Iowa stores

Des Moines Register: The Fresh Market specialty grocery store in West Des Moines will close May 18, nearly seven months after it opened. The company on Tuesday said it was closing 13 stores in Texas, Iowa, …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2016
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ACT buying educational resource provider

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa City-based ACT Inc. has purchased OpenEd, a Los Gatos, Calif., educational resource provider that offers assessments, homework assignments, videos, games and lesson plans to teachers, schools and districts across the country. OpenEd, …
By BPC Staff | May 3, 2016
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