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Stowe resigns, in hospice

Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Bill Stowe resigned effective Tuesday, the same day he moved into Kavanagh House hospice in Des Moines to continue his battle against aggressive cancer, Water Works board …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Apr 3, 2019
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DNR officer wins international award

Iowa conservation officer Steven Griebel has become the first Iowa Department of Natural Resources staffer to be named Officer of the Year by the Mississippi Flyway Law Enforcement Council. He topped candidates from 14 states …
By BPC Staff | Apr 3, 2019
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Volunteer Iowa launches fifth Give Back Iowa Challenge

The Give Back Iowa Challenge launched April 1 and ends May 31. The challenge asks employers to register for free and log their company’s volunteer hours through the weeks. Companies with the highest average of …
By BPC Staff | Apr 3, 2019
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Senate Finance Committee investigates abuse reports at Iowa care contractor linked to Mentor Network

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon of the Senate Finance Committee are seeking information into a private disability care network after recent reports of abuse, neglect and a possible death — …
By BPC Staff | Apr 3, 2019
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May 9: NOVA Awards

Host: AMA Iowa
About: Join Iowa’s best marketers celebrate the top marketing strategies and executions of 2018. New this year, AMA Iowa will recognize two individuals for their achievements within the marketing industry in Iowa. …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2019
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D.M. resident wins Iowa Youth of the Year

Des Moines resident Princess W. has been named the Iowa Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The award recognizes leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. The …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2019
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MidAmerican to offer generators in flood areas

MidAmerican Energy Co. plans to deliver and install emergency generators for western Iowa customers in flooded areas. Last weekend, the company sent 50 portable generators to qualified customers who request them. MidAmerican Energy transported generators in …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2019
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Workforce Development boosts health care efforts

Iowa Workforce Development has awarded grants to Broadlawns Medical Center, Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa College of Nursing to support registered apprenticeship programs in health care. Broadlawns and Kirkwood will receive $37,500 to …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2019
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Chinese delegation returns Wednesday

The nation’s agricultural and manufacturing interests — two of Iowa’s strongest industries — will be watching for clues when a Chinese delegation returns to the United States for trade negotiations on Wednesday. Here’s a look …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2019
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New Williamsburg outlet mall owners want to bring ‘exciting tenants’

Des Moines Register: After nearly 30 years of ownership under Tanger Outlets, the outdoor Williamsburg shopping center is under new management and a new name: Outlets of Williamsburg. The Outlet Resource Group, a Chicago company that …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2019