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Drake raises $150 million in The Ones campaign’s first year
Drake University announced this week that its capital campaign known as The Ones has raised $150 million toward its $225 million goal in the campaign’s first year. The campaign is scheduled to conclude in October …
Read MoreFederal official outlines global road map to address food insecurity during Borlaug Dialogue
Climate change is the largest challenge facing the global fight against food insecurity, and diplomacy will be critical in the implementation of a plan to address challenges that lead to food insecurity worldwide, said Ramin …
Read MoreSoccer foundation uses Prairie Meadows grant to award equipment to local groups
The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation announced it has awarded soccer equipment to nine area organizations in Greater Des Moines to support underserved youths, giving them the opportunity to play and practice their sport. The awards were made …
Read MoreBPC leader tapped for industry board
Business Publications Corp. President and CEO Suzanna de Baca has been named to the board of directors of the City and Regional Magazine Association. As the industry association for city and regional magazines, CRMA seeks to encourage …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of October 28
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreFelder joins Business Record newsroom as part-time reporter
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Iowa Women of Achievement Award winners honored at luncheon
Four women were honored posthumously at the Iowa Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon at the Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference on Tuesday. The award recognizes the contributions of historical Iowa women who made outstanding …
Read MoreJacobus appointed to lead VA, Iowa Veterans Home
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday the appointment of Todd Jacobus as the executive director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and commandant of the Iowa Veterans Home. His appointment is effective Nov. 7 and …
Read MoreAdvocates, child care professionals call for sustainable change to support industry
Heidi Leavengood of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Amy Curtis of the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children, and Kay Stahorn of the Conmigo Early Education Center participate in a panel discussion on child …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Odds and ends
Mount Rainier is going bald.
I was 14 when I first saw the western Washington volcano’s snow-covered peak on a family vacation in 1961. The 14,417-foot mountain is visible in clear air from more …
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