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Volunteer Iowa approves $13.3 million in grants for AmeriCorps programs

Volunteer Iowa announced today it has approved $13.3 million in federal and state AmeriCorps funding that will leverage private and local funding to support 1,040 AmeriCorps members. Among the largest single grants were more than …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019
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Valley Junction Foundation’s executive director leaving position

Jim Miller, executive director of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation in West Des Moines, has been named vice president for development and marketing at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019
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Art Wittmack to lead taxpayers’ group on interim basis

Art Wittmack, retired president and CEO of Neumann Brothers Inc., has been named interim president of the Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa. Wittmack, whose appointment was effective July 1, replaces Gretchen Tegeler, who accepted a position with …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019
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Federal judge allows Title IX lawsuit involving Grinnell College to move to trial

A federal judge this week ordered that a Title IX lawsuit concerning Grinnell College’s handling of a sexual misconduct complaint proceed to trial.

John Doe v. Grinnell College involves a male student who was expelled …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 11, 2019
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April 23-25: Drake Relays

Host: Drake University
About: The 111th running of “America’s Athletic Classic,” featuring elementary, middle school, high school, collegiate and professional athletes, showcases top track and field talent on the iconic Blue Oval. Many athletes competing …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019
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Nonprofits can submit proposals for Leadership Iowa projects

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking proposals for its Community Leadership Program class projects. Each year, the program partners with local nonprofit organizations on projects that provide meaningful leadership development opportunities for Community …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019
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Grinnell Mutual seeks submissions for Fairground Facelift projects

Grinnell Mutual is accepting submissions for its 2019 Fairground Facelift promotion, a project that helps local fairgrounds in 14 states in which the company offers coverage to improve their facilities. The campaign offers five grants …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019
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Tri-City Electric opens Des Moines office

Tri-City Electric Co., based in the Quad Cities, has opened an office in Des Moines at 500 Locust St. The company is the largest electrical contractor in Iowa and the 40th-largest in the United States. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019
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Wells Fargo survey details what Americans will do to own a home

Americans are willing to do whatever it takes to make their homeownership goals a reality — including taking on a side job, cutting expenses and considering a less-expensive location — according to a new Wells …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 11, 2019
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Des Moines Partnership develops prospectus for Opportunity Zones

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has developed a prospectus to share information on seven Opportunity Zones in metro area. The Opportunity Zone program is touted as having the potential to create jobs and spark economic …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2019