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University of Iowa Femineers combine art, technology for young women

A growing teacher-training program at the University of Iowa is aimed at increasing the number of engineering degrees awarded to women in the state of Iowa by providing middle and high school-aged girls access to …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2019
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Lift IOWA – Women In The News: 9-3-19

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Five Corridor entrepreneurs — including four women — were among the first Iowa graduating class of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses Program, recognized at the Iowa State Fair earlier this month. Corridor Business Journal 

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By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2019
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Sept. 13: Shades of Green Gala

Host: Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
About: Join us at Shades of Green for dinner, cocktails, and entertainment, along with a live and silent auction to benefit the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. This charity …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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Ousted Iowa DHS director files $2 million wrongful discharge claim

Associated Press: The former head of the Iowa Department of Human Services is seeking $2 million for wrongful termination, claiming Gov. Kim Reynolds fired him for questioning whether the department should be paying one of her …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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Schumacher appointed to appeals court

Julie Schumacher, a District 3B judge, has been appointed to the Iowa Court of Appeals by Gov. Kim Reynolds. Schumacker, of Schleswig, previously was an attorney with a private practice in Denison. She received her …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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Des Moines receives $1.8 million to aid in helping homeless youth

The city of Des Moines received $1.8 million to be used for programs that aid homeless youths in securing shelter. The money was awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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Apollo Global and Athene to acquire aviation lending business from GE Capital

Apollo Global Management LLC, with its strategic partner Athene Holding, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase PK AirFinance, an aviation lending business, from GE Capital’s Aviation Services unit. In connection with the transaction, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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Bouslog announces bid for Urbandale City Council seat

John Bouslog, a partner in the law firm of Simpson Jensen Abels Fischer & Bouslog PC, announced that he is running for a seat on the Urbandale City Council. Three seats are on the Nov. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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September/October dsm Magazine unveiled

The September/October dsm Magazine was unveiled Tuesday night at the River Center in Des Moines.

You can read the full issue here.

Here are links to three of our favorite articles: 

 

LGBTQ Legacy Leaders – As …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 30, 2019
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DMACC names Scott Schultz new academic dean of SEMSS department

DMACC named Scott Schultz as academic dean in the newly created science, engineering, math and social sciences (SEMSS) program at DMACC. Schultz will be the districtwide chief administrative officer of academic departments over DMACC’s STEM …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019