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Facebook brings seminars, block party to town

Chat with Facebook marketing representative Doug Frisbie on the phone from Menlo Park, Calif., and you find out he’s pretty pumped about the Facebook Community Boost planned next week in Des Moines, one of 30 …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jun 1, 2018
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Coalition of state AGs expresses concerns over delay on nursing home reforms

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in condemning federal actions that would delay the enforcement of protections for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who receive care in skilled nursing …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 31, 2018
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Nominations for Passport to Prosperity Awards open

The Iowa International Center will accept nominations through 5 p.m. June 6 for the Passport to Prosperity Awards, which recognize significant contributions of immigrants and refugees to Iowa culture, business, education and social offerings. The …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 31, 2018
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Dam to Dam to alter farmers market traffic

Saturday’s Downtown Farmers’ Market will coincide with the running of the Dam to Dam race. Organizers suggest you head south of Court Avenue to park. Or better yet, take the temporarily relocated D-Line — the …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 31, 2018
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KCL is a best place to work

West Des Moines-based KCL Engineering typically stands in the spotlight because of its creative lighting projects. Inc. Magazine believes we should pay attention to what’s happening inside its Valley Junction office. KCL was named among …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 31, 2018
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Aug. 19: STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair

Host: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council 
About: STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair is taking over the Grand Concourse again. Fairgoers of all ages can experience up to 25 hands-on STEM activities, watch STEM stage acts …
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2018
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Reynolds signs largest tax cut in Iowa history

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Kim Reynolds made good Wednesday on one of her first pledges as governor, signing legislation to enact the largest state income tax reduction in Iowa history. When phased in over six years, …
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2018
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Iowa Safe Schools launches LGBTQ summer camp

Iowa Safe Schools, a statewide organization with a mission of providing safe, supportive and nurturing learning environments and communities for LGBTQ youth, will host a summer camp for LGBTQ youths on June 12-14. Pride Camp, …
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2018
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Silos & Smokestacks offers $50K in grants

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area will award up to $50,000 for agriculture-related interpretive projects such as exhibits, educational programs, interpretive signage, marketing and event programming. Grants of $1,000 and $10,000 are available to nonprofit organizations, …
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2018
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Ankeny to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new library

The city of Ankeny will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday at 10 a.m. for its new library that will be built in the District at Prairie Trail. Ankeny voters last year approved an $8.5 million bond referendum …
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2018