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Gannett and Big Ten Conference Announce Media Partnership

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network today announced a multi-year agreement to become the official content partner of the Big Ten Conference , the oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference in the United States.

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  • Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network today announced a multi-year agreement to become the official content partner of the Big Ten Conference , the oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference in the United States.
  • “We are proud to be a content partner of the Big Ten conference,” said Nate Scott, Vice President and Publisher, USA TODAY Sports Media Group.
  • “The USA Today Network’s talented writers cover so many Big Ten stories, programs, and student-athletes,” said Tyler Kupper, Big Ten Vice President of Corporate Partnerships.
  • “Gannett will make for a great partner to the Big Ten Conference, Big Ten Network and coverage of our championship events.”

VizyPay Highlights Record-Breaking Growth with 2023 End-Of-Year Report

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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WAUKEE, Iowa, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , the leading payment processing fintech serving small businesses in rural America, today announces its 2023 end-of-year report, showcasing successful and consistent demand for services.

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  • WAUKEE, Iowa, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , the leading payment processing fintech serving small businesses in rural America, today announces its 2023 end-of-year report, showcasing successful and consistent demand for services.
  • Partnerships - To best serve its merchants, VizyPay welcomed over 20 new partnerships in 2023, including banks, credit unions, CPAs, ISVs, SMB consultants, bookkeepers, restaurant advisors and digital marketing.
  • Growing Revenue – VizyPay increased its revenue by 18% in 2023 to $21.5 million and is projected to bring in $26.5 million in 2024.
  • Total Payments Processed – In 2023 VizyPay processed 33.5 million payments equating to $1.8 billion.

LCS Named to the Top Workplace Iowa list for 2023

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Des Moines, IA, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LCS , the nation’s third-largest senior living operator, has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor – for the fifth consecutive year – by the Des Moines Register’s Iowa Top Workplaces 2023 recognition program.

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  • Des Moines, IA, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LCS , the nation’s third-largest senior living operator, has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor – for the fifth consecutive year – by the Des Moines Register’s Iowa Top Workplaces 2023 recognition program.
  • The award was announced Sept. 14, 2023, during a reception held in Des Moines and hosted by the Des Moines Register.
  • “Being recognized as the Top Workplace for so many consecutive years is an incredible honor,” said Monica Friedman, EVP/Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Visit the LCS Careers page to learn more about our award-winning culture and search for career opportunities.

American Library Association Releases Preliminary Data on 2023 Book Challenges

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Library Association (ALA) has released new preliminary data documenting the continued rise in attempts to censor books and materials in public, school and academic libraries during the first eight months in 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Library Association (ALA) has released new preliminary data documenting the continued rise in attempts to censor books and materials in public, school and academic libraries during the first eight months in 2023.
  • In the past, most challenges to library resources only sought to remove or restrict a single book.
  • *ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed with OIF by library professionals and from news stories throughout the U.S. Because many book challenges are not reported to ALA or covered by press, this data represents only a snapshot of book censorship throughout the year.
  • A challenge to a book may be resolved in favor of retaining the book in the collection or result in a book being restricted or withdrawn from the library.

Energage and USA TODAY Forge Alliance to Celebrate National Top Workplaces Award

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Energage , the HR technology and research company behind the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, announces a new partnership with USA TODAY , the national publication of Gannett and the USA TODAY Network.

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  • Energage , the HR technology and research company behind the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, announces a new partnership with USA TODAY , the national publication of Gannett and the USA TODAY Network.
  • Together, they will identify, recognize, and celebrate organizations prioritizing people-first cultures with the prestigious Top Workplaces USA award.
  • "We are delighted to join forces with USA TODAY to publish the Top Workplaces USA award.
  • Leveraging USA TODAY's extensive audience, the Top Workplaces USA award will garner unprecedented visibility, amplifying the recognition of exceptional workplaces on a national scale.

The Des Moines Register Iowa Poll Partners With NBC News

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).

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  • The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).
  • The Iowa Poll is widely recognized for insights leading up to the 2024 Iowa presidential caucuses.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230811992546/en/
    “The Iowa Poll has a storied history of setting the stage for the presidential election cycle,” said Carol Hunter, Executive Editor of the Des Moines Register.
  • Selzer & Company will conduct the Iowa Poll, which will be developed in partnership with NBC News and the Des Moines Register.

GrowPods from ACTX Allow Farmers to Rapidly Pivot into Crops in Short Supply

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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CORONA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that GrowPods – the company's unique Controlled Environment Farms, can help farmers quickly begin growing crops that may be in short supply, and without the use of expensive pesticides, herbicides, and harmful chemicals.

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  • "We may see some shelves that are empty," said Scott Irwin, chair of agricultural marketing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
  • A study at Purdue University reported 30% of farmers are now struggling to get herbicides, 26% fertilizers, and 17% insecticides.
  • GrowPods allow farmers to quickly pivot into growing new crops, without the labor, expense, and risks associated with change-outs in traditional farming.
  • Doug Heldoorn, CEO of ACTX, said GrowPods allow farmers to respond quickly to changes in pricing and shortages in the world.

VizyPay Wins Iowa’s Top Workplaces 2022 Award

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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WAUKEE, Iowa, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , a leading payment processing company for Americas small businesses, was named one of Iowas Top Workplaces by Des Moines Register for the second consecutive year.

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  • WAUKEE, Iowa, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , a leading payment processing company for Americas small businesses, was named one of Iowas Top Workplaces by Des Moines Register for the second consecutive year.
  • The company also received the Values specialty award for its strong commitment to its three pillars of culture, transparency and advocating for small business.
  • Receiving this honor for a second year in a row shows were doing something right, CEO of VizyPay Austin Mac Nab said.
  • Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees, said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO.

Iowa's CST Holdings Company Nationally Ranked as a Top Place to Work

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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DES MOINES, Iowa, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CST Holdings Company has been nationally ranked as a top workplace among companies with 500-999 employees.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CST Holdings Company has been nationally ranked as a top workplace among companies with 500-999 employees.
  • CST was first recognized by the Des Moines Register as a top Iowa workplace, and recently received designation nationally as a top workplace.
  • The survey asked employees to rate CST on 15 drivers related to engaged work environment, company culture, leadership, and overall job satisfaction.
  • CST Holding Company is a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.

Businessolver Serves Communities Nationwide Through 2021 Foundation Activities

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessolver ,a leader in SaaS-based benefits technology and services,announcedthat the Businessolver Foundation distributed more than $330,000 to 100 nonprofit organizations in 15 communities across the nation in 2021.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessolver ,a leader in SaaS-based benefits technology and services,announcedthat the Businessolver Foundation distributed more than $330,000 to 100 nonprofit organizations in 15 communities across the nation in 2021.
  • All funds went to organizations that support the Foundation's mission to positively impact the lives and communities where Businessolver employees and clients work and live.
  • "The Foundation's new giving pillars allow us to make a stronger, more focused impact to the communities in which we live and serve."
  • The Businessolver Foundation's main 2021 philanthropic activities by pillar:
    Partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to produce "Sharing Hope," a three-part video series that explores the journey of mental wellness in Black communities through dialogue, storytelling, and a guided discussion.