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Wells Fargo to close its bank museums, including one in downtown Des Moines

Des Moines Register: Wells Fargo will permanently close its downtown Des Moines museum, one of 11 that the company is shuttering around the country. Rather than a cost-savings measure, a Wells Fargo spokesman said the “museums …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Des Moines attorney: CDC’s proposed order won’t halt all evictions

A proposed order issued this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that would temporarily prohibit landlords from evicting tenants unable to pay rent likely won’t halt all evictions, nor will it immediately …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Sep 3, 2020
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Athene partners with W.D.M. chamber to buy $26,000 in restaurant gift cards for workers

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and Athene USA, a provider of retirement savings products, have partnered to support local businesses within the community to help spur the economy. Together, they randomly selected 10 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Fellowship offers professional development, community engagement, diversity

As the Greater Des Moines Partnership announces the second cohort of its Fellowship Program, two graduates of the first class are touting the program’s benefits, saying it has helped them advance in their jobs and …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Sep 3, 2020
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Virtual Youth Volunteer Fair planned next week

Volunteer Iowa is hosting a virtual event Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. for youths looking to help in their community across the state of Iowa. The goal of this virtual event is to empower youths …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Former Iowa public health spokeswoman claims wrongful firing

Des Moines Register: The former spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Public Health is filing a wrongful termination lawsuit, alleging violations of the state’s whistleblower law, she announced Wednesday. Polly Carver-Kimm, a longtime spokesperson for IDPH, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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American Lung Association announces plan to end youth vaping

The American Lung Association is launching a new four-part plan to end youth vaping. In Iowa, 20% of high school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Midwest Family Lending donates $2,020 to Iowa Able Foundation

Ames-based Midwest Family Lending has donated $2,020 through its MFLCares program to the Iowa Able Foundation. Through MFLCares, Midwest Family Lending employees nominate and select one cause a month to support; funds this month will …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Large asset management firms oppose Labor Department limits on green investing

The world’s largest asset managers are speaking out against a Trump administration plan that would make it more difficult for them to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions, a move …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2020
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Iowa relief grant program reopened for bars affected by closure in six counties

The Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program will be reopened to provide relief grants to establishments affected by the Aug. 27 closure of bars in six counties, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. Eligible businesses in …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2020