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Neighborhood improvement plans ‘pregnant with possibilities,’ county supervisor says

The inaugural board meeting for Invest DSM, a nonprofit corporation overseeing revitalization efforts in Des Moines’ neighborhoods, began today with words of optimism and caution.  

Invest DSM, whose members include three Des Moines City Council members …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 25, 2019
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Greater Iowa Credit Union donates $250,000 naming gift for Waukee Miracle League field

The city of Waukee and the Waukee Betterment Foundation today announced that Greater Iowa Credit Union will be the sole naming rights sponsor of Waukee’s Miracle League ball field, which is scheduled to open in 2022. Greater …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 25, 2019
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Iowa Public Radio to get less state money this year

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Another round of state spending cuts means Iowa Public Radio will have to ramp up its fundraising efforts this year and rely even more on the generosity of its listeners and sponsors. IPR …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2019
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Farmers to get minimum of $15 an acre in latest bailout round

Des Moines Register: U.S. farmers would get a minimum of $15 per acre in the latest round of assistance to growers slammed by trade disputes with China and other countries. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2019
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Autism and Employment Conference to be held Sept. 13

The Autism Society of Iowa and the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council are sponsoring a conference on “Autism and Employment” on Sept. 13 in West Des Moines. The conference will provide information for people on the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2019
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U.S.-China trade negotiations to resume

Negotiators from the United States and China will resume talks on a new trade deal July 30, Reuters reported. That is particularly important for Iowa, where the agriculture economy has taken the brunt of financial damage …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2019
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Science Center gets $40,676 from Prairie Meadows for Innovation Lab programming

The Science Center of Iowa has received a $40,676 Community Betterment Grant from Prairie Meadows to fund programming in SCI’s new Innovation Lab. The grant is part of the Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants, which …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2019
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Mental health providers in flood-stricken rural Iowa deluged by high demand

Iowa does not have enough psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists or other mental health care providers to handle an increasing need to care for farmers dealing with relentless flooding this year, several mental health experts that IowaWatch …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2019
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Valley Junction again named an ‘Iowa Great Place’

West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction has been re-designated as an Iowa Great Place and a Cultural & Entertainment District by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. These special recognitions were awarded this year to just 22 Iowa communities …
By BPC Staff | Jul 24, 2019
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Post-flood Iowa faces serious lack of long-term housing

Southwest Iowa communities hit by this spring’s floods still face a critical housing shortage, reports Radio Iowa. Mills County public information officer Sheri Bowen says the situation is “very challenging” in her county and widespread in …
By BPC Staff | Jul 24, 2019