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Aerospace project from BAE Systems will locate 650 jobs in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Gazette: BAE Systems is looking to build a $139 million classified defense aerospace facility that would locate 650 jobs in Cedar Rapids, a project that city officials expect to be a boon for economic …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86

Des Moines Register: Thomas Urban, who served as one of the youngest mayors of Des Moines and helped revitalize the Des Moines Botanical Garden, died Friday at the age of 86. “He clearly was an asset …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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On With Life, Clive police to distribute free bike helmets

On With Life and the Clive Police Department will distribute free bicycle helmets on Thursday, July 16, to promote the importance of helmet use. The brain injury rehabilitation center is using the event to raise …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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Make-A-Wish Iowa CEO and president dismissed after ‘financial irregularities’ discovered

“Financial irregularities” discovered in an internal compliance by Make-A-Wish Iowa prompted the dismissal of the organization’s CEO and president, the Des Moines Register reported. Board Chair Joshua Norton said in a statement that the organization is “working on …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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1 in 4 men believe women’s equality comes at their expense

A new study conducted ahead of the August centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment came to a jarring conclusion — about 1 in 4 men believe the progress women have made toward equality …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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Guest opinion: Bringing your ‘A’ game to work and home

By Dorene MacVey | Founder, ithrive31

“Everything is energy, and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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Lift IOWA: News briefs – Week of July 13

Nominations open for Women Lead Change Athena Awards: Nominations are now open for the annual Quad Cities Athena Leadership and Male Champion of Change awards. The awards, facilitated by Women Lead Change, are intended to elevate…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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Aug. 7: August Virtual Coffee Connection

Grab a cup of coffee and join FemCity Des Moines for their August First Friday Coffee Connection. This month’s virtual event is sponsored by Angela Williams Jackson, owner of the Great Frame Up – Iowa.…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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On The Rise: 7-13-2020

Erica Carrick (pictured)
Primary Health Care
Promoted to executive director of operations and integration
Des Moines

Tamara Fynaardt
Northwestern College
Promoted to vice president for enrollment and marketing
Orange City

Becca Pokorny
Bankers Trust
Promoted …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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World Food Prize names Washington Carver interns

The World Food Prize Foundation announced it has selected 17 students for its prestigious George Washington Carver Internship program. This summer, interns from Arizona State University, Des Moines Area Community College, Drake University, Grand View …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 10, 2020