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Historian: Construction of the Financial Center in 1972 ignited a wave of new downtown development

A photograph taken in 1974 of the Financial Center at Seventh and Walnut streets in downtown Des Moines shortly after construction was completed on the 25-story high-rise. The photo, provided by the Beck Group, was …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 21, 2020
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Iowa City Press-Citizen: Defying Gov. Kim Reynolds, Mayor Bruce Teague today ordered Iowa City residents to help combat the spread of COVID-19 by wearing face coverings when in public places. Those who fail to comply could face a misdemeanor charge. The governor’s office had no immediate response to the order, though it previously said a similar order by Muscatine Mayor Diana Broderson was unenforceable because it conflicted with Reynolds’ statewide emergency declarations and public health guidance on COVID-19. Reynolds has encouraged but not required wearing masks in public places.

Corridor Business Journal: Iowans registered the second-highest number of new business entities in state history during the 2020 fiscal year, according to the Iowa secretary of state’s office. A total of 24,481 new businesses were registered …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020
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Des Moines Symphony cancels Labor Day weekend concerts

The Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee Doodle Pops and Water Works Pops concerts have been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, the symphony announced this week. Canceled concerts include Aretha: A Tribute, scheduled on …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020
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City installs flashboards to increase water level on Des Moines River

City of Des Moines crews installed flashboards on the Center Street dam today to increase water levels on the Des Moines River for recreational activities. The city issued a notice advising boaters that water levels …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020
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Guest opinion: Make It OK to talk about mental health in your workplace

COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down. The virus posed new challenges not only to our physical health, but our social, emotional and mental health, as well. The lasting impact of the pandemic is causing …
By Submitted by Jami Haberl, executive director, Iowa Healthiest State Initiative | Jul 21, 2020
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Indianola City Council approves removal of Native American imagery from logo

KCCI-TV: The Indianola City Council voted unanimously on Monday to remove Native American imagery from city property, including the police department’s cars, badges and patches. Council members said they received dozens of emails and letters from …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020
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Coralville City Council member resigns after ‘racist’ remarks on Black Lives Matter

Iowa City Press-Citizen: After being criticized for calling Black Lives Matters activists “a bunch of criminals,” Tom Gill resigned Monday from Coralville City Council, abruptly ending almost 30 years as a member. Gill did not return …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020
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Law Group of Iowa offers free living wills to educators in Des Moines school district

The Law Group of Iowa is offering free customized “living wills” to any educator working for the Des Moines Public School District, the firm announced on Monday. Beginning July 20, educators may make a time …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020
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Board of Regents to offer on-campus ACT tests for 2020, 2021 high school graduates

The Board of Regents will be offering on-campus ACT tests for Iowans graduating from high school in either 2020 or 2021, the board announced Monday. Special testing opportunities will start in August on campuses of …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020
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Iowa State names new senior VP for student affairs

Iowa State University announced today that Toyia Younger has been named the new senior vice president for student affairs. Younger, who comes to ISU from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, will begin her new …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2020