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Orascom: ‘Defective’ work delayed Iowa fertilizer plant

Des Moines Register: The “defective work” of a Louisiana-based contractor increased the costs of and delayed a $1.9 billion fertilizer plant in southeast Iowa, according to the company constructing the plant. In response to a lawsuit …

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Midwest business conditions index slips

Cedar Rapids Gazette: After three straight months of expansion, a gauge of business activity in a nine-state region of the Midwest declined last month, but remained above growth-neutral. Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index dipped to …

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28-story high rise proposed in downtown Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A 28-story high rise is among three building proposals for what the city calls its last city-owned plot marked for post-flood redevelopment in the downtown core. The vacant property, which includes three adjoining …

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Dee Baird leaving corridor chamber

Corridor Business Journal: Dee Baird resigned April 29 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, where she has served for almost six years. Baird had a major role in merging the Cedar …

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Johnson County minimum wage increases for second time

Corridor Business Journal: The minimum wage in Johnson County is now $9.15. The increase took effect Sunday, and marks the second of three set increases. Last fall, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously raised the…
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The Photo Issue: Seeking nominations

 

Do you know a business leader who has an interesting talent, hobby or skill?

 

We’re searching for the business leaders to feature photographically in the 2015 Photo Issue edition of the Business Record, …

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DMACC Foundation extends entrepreneurship contest deadline

The Des Moines Area Community College Foundation has extended the deadline for the first round of the DMACC Foundation Entrepreneurship Competition to May 29. The competition is open to DMACC students and alumni who live in Iowa …

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University Research

University Research Overview:

Every day, the professors and researchers at Iowa’s colleges and universities go to work on a series of projects and research efforts. Their work often gains high-praise within the educational community and …