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Smash Park closing doors for next month; Prairie Meadows closing at 5 p.m.

Smash Park, which launched the popularity of pickleball in the Des Moines area, is closing its doors to the public for the next four weeks.

In addition, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel is closing …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Mar 16, 2020
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Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame announces five new inductees

Volunteer Iowa has announced five new inductees to the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame, and is seeking public input on which inductee should receive this year’s People’s Choice Award. The inductees are: Dr. Jeff Akey, …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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Iowa Department of Human Services director makes two leadership appointments

Iowa Department of Human Services Director Kelly Garcia announced the appointment of two new division administrators. Marissa Eyanson, currently the bureau chief of Iowa Medicaid Policy, has been named division administrator for Community Services and …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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CORONAVIRUS IN THE NEWS: March 16 | 11:22 a.m.

Wall Street dives, S&P 500 sheds $2 trillion in value 
Reuters: S&P 500 companies lost more than $2 trillion in value in the first few minutes of trading today as investors panicked about the mounting damage …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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Latest coronavirus updates: March 16 | 11:22 a.m..

Public Health and Government
Gov. Kim Reynolds recommended Iowa schools close for four weeks after the Iowa Department of Public Health announced on Sunday four additional positive cases of Iowans diagnosed with COVID-19, including one positive …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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When the going gets tough, women are a competitive edge

By Suzanna de Baca | President and Group Publisher, Business Publications Corp.

How do women lead in crisis and change? How do you want to lead?

In recent weeks, and last week in particular, we have experienced …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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Guest opinion: One vote — and one woman — count

By Claudia Schabel | President, Schabel Solutions

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Congress …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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March 25: NAWBO Iowa Coffee & Conversations

NAWBO Iowa coffee events are open to all and focused on women business owners. Join the conversation! What’s your latest business issue? What’s your challenge this week as a women business owner? Bring those ideas …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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Lift IOWA – Women In The News: 3-16-20

IOWA

JLL manager Amber Valentine will lead the Des Moines office’s Property Management Services platform, the company announced.

In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Amy Friedrich, …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020
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On The Rise: 3-16-20

Kristin Huinker (pictured)
United Way of Central Iowa
Joined as Corporate Engagement Officer
Des Moines

Sara Wilson
On With Life
Promoted to development director
Ankeny

Lisa Fitzgerald
America’s Cultivation Corridor
Hired as marketing director
Des …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2020