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Dee Zee selected to build components for BrightDrop Zevo electric delivery vehicles

Des Moines-based automotive accessory manufacturer Dee Zee Inc. announced today that it has been selected to manufacture structural and exterior components for Zevo electric delivery vans that will be built by BrightDrop, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors. …

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Wellmark partners with UnityPoint Health for new marketplace health plans

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UnityPoint Health are announcing several new affordable health plan options for individuals and families who buy their own health insurance. Pending approval from the Centers for Medicare & …

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Iowa teachers earn less than college-educated workers in other fields

Axios Des Moines: Iowa public school teachers earn 16.3% less than their college-educated counterparts in other fields. That’s according to a report from the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning group, which advocates for fair pay for …

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Casey’s launches Busch Light breakfast pizza

Axios Des Moines: It’s a match made in Iowa heaven — Casey’s is launching a limited run of its Busch Light breakfast pizza starting today. The “Ultimate Beer Cheese Breakfast Pizza” consists of a Busch Light …

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Iowa Veterans Home commandant submits resignation

Marshalltown Times-Republican: Iowa Veterans Home Commandant Matthew Peterson has submitted his resignation after just over 13 months on the job to pursue an opportunity that does not require separation from his family in Texas, where they …

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Judge rules against Ankeny mom who sued school district over mask mandate

Des Moines Register: A judge ruled last week against an Ankeny mother and activist who sued the school district claiming officials retaliated against her after she spoke out against its mask requirement for students. Kimberly Reicks …

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Des Moines has a ‘digital twin’ that drives development decisions

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines has mapped much of its downtown using 3D technology and is now using it to evaluate how proposed projects would change the city’s skyline or block views of the Capitol. The …

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Despite concerns, Iowa corn growers group backs carbon-capture pipelines

Des Moines Register: A group representing about 7,000 Iowa corn growers says it supports efforts to build pipelines that will be used to sequester carbon dioxide from dozens of ethanol plants across the state in an …

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Family of boy who died at Adventureland seeks $98M from the state of Iowa

Des Moines Register: The family of a Marion boy who drowned at Adventureland Resort last year is seeking nearly $100 million from the state for allowing the ride to operate despite serious safety problems. The family …

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Allegiant Air ranks last in on-time flights as service in Des Moines continues to grow

Des Moines Register: Allegiant Air, one of the largest carriers out of the Des Moines International Airport, ranked last out of all major U.S. airline carriers in on-time arrivals, according to an August report from the …