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Mercy College of Health announces plan to reopen

Mercy College of Health Sciences plans to resume programs or courses with lab or competency components on July 6, with restrictions, the college announced in a recent news release. The college has been operating remotely …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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Downtown Farmers’ Market launches online marketplace

The Downtown Farmers’ Market has launched an online marketplace to help vendors connect with customers. The Farmers’ Market has postponed the opening of its live market this spring because of the coronavirus pandemic and concerns …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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Rallies against racism continue in D.M., across state; new policies being discussed

Protests and calls for change are continuing across the state and in the metro, locally being led by the Des Moines Black Lives Matter organization and others, following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Here …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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Retired Principal CEO, community leader J. Barry Griswell remembered

Community leader, philanthropist and retired insurance executive J. Barry Griswell died Friday morning. Griswell, 71, led Principal Financial Group through a number of historic events during his 20-year career before his retirement as chairman, president …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 8, 2020
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Guest opinion: You have a decision to make

By Claudia Schabel | President, Schabel Solutions

On May 30, we all witnessed two events that drove polar opposite emotions in our city and nation. On the negative side, videos and images of peaceful protests ending …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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NAWBO Iowa launches Business Institute for women

NAWBO Iowa will launch its new Business Institute this summer, a program designed for women business owners who own an established business but have not yet reached $1 million in revenue. The Business Institute will …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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Aug. 12: Imposter Syndrome: The Surprising Truth

Join Women Lead Change to learn what leads to Imposter Syndrome and how to thrive despite it, strategies and tangible tools to build your confidence, and how to see your true value and worth. Tickets …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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On The Rise: 6-8-20

Tina Akinyi
Des Moines Area Community College
Named DMACC GEAR UP Iowa coordinator
Ankeny

Christina Stroback
The Concept Works Inc.
Promoted to director of client relations
West Des Moines

Samantha Paxson
LenderClose
Appointed to the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2020
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Proposed $750 million Market District project not slowed by pandemic

A multiuse building with a hotel, office space, condominiums, retail and parking is proposed for Des Moines’ Market District. One portion of the building would be seven stories; the other, 13 stories. Architectural rendering special to …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 8, 2020
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Northwest Bank plans to open Ames branch

Northwest Bank announced plans to open a new branch location in Ames, which would be the 20th branch location for the bank. The Spencer-based bank has hired Doug Ragaller, who has 25 years of community banking experience, …
By BPC Staff | Jun 5, 2020