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Eric Rose, COO of Waukee Community School District, resigns amid criminal charges

The Waukee Board of Education voted early this morning to accept an immediate resignation by Chief Operations Officer Eric Rose as he faces criminal charges for misconduct in office. Rose was charged Saturday with two …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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Iowa business leaders bullish on ‘19

Nearly three-quarters of Iowa Association of Business and Industry members said in a December poll that they expect higher sales next year.

They were in a good mood about other indicators, too. 

“If the outlook for Q1 …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 17, 2018
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Guest opinion: The necessity of reflection

By Ginny Wilson-Peters | Owner, Integrity Integrated

Reflection is when we take time for ourselves in a way that gives us information about who we truly are. By reflection, I’m talking about some daily practice that accomplishes …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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Study: Americans value equality more at work than at home

Americans have grown increasingly likely to believe that women and men should have equal roles at work, in politics and at home. But a significant share still say that men’s and women’s roles should be …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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Nominations open for Louise Noun Visionary award

The Young Women’s Resource Center has opened nominations for the Louise Noun Visionary Award. The award is intended to honor advocates, activists, innovators and philanthropists whose contributions or work have made significant contributions toward empowering …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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Junck moves to chairman of Lee Enterprises

Quad-City Times: Mary Junck, longtime leader of publisher Lee Enterprises Inc., plans to transition from executive chairman after the annual shareholders meeting in February 2019. She will continue on as chairman of the board of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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Jan. 3: Workplace Harassment with Kirsten Anderson

Host; West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Anderson will share how she found her voice and overcame obstacles through her own experiences to stand up for those facing harassment in the workplace. She will …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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May 19-24, 2019: Iowa N.E.W. Leadership

Host: Iowa Women’s Research and Action Center
About: Iowa N.E.W. Leadership is an intensive five-day residential institute designed to empower women across the political spectrum and increase the participation of underrepresented groups in all sectors …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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On The Rise: 12-17-18

Jenna Rehnstrom (pictured)
Mercy Medical Center
Hired as marketing manager
Sioux City

Brook Quinn
Dwolla
Hired as vice president of sales
Des Moines

Courtney Shaw 
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Hired as vice president of communications
Des Moines…
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2018
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Several bomb threats made at Iowa shopping centers, businesses

Radio Iowa: Police in many Iowa cities on Thursday responded to bomb threats that were quickly determined to be non-credible. Ames Police Commander Geoff Huff says the robo-emails or calls were mainly received by large shopping …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2018