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Iowa women’s commission receives national achievement award

The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women was honored with a 2016 Achievement Award from the National Association of Commissions for Women last month. The commission was recognized for collaborating with the American Association…
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2016
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Sexism, the Olympics, and ‘swimming like a man’


Is coverage of the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro sexist?    Whichever side of the fence your opinion falls on, NBC and other media outlets are taking a beating this year for their…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Aug 15, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Mindfulness over multitasking

BY LORI CHESSER | Partner and department chair, Davis Brown Law Firm
At times, do you feel you’re responsible for making the world spin on its axis?   That report is due next week and…
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2016
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On The Rise: 8-15-16

  Carrie Mueller Hired as the Heart Walk director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa. West Des Moines  
Katherine Toraason Hired as the Go Red For Women director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.…
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2016
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On The Rise: 8-15-16

  Carrie Mueller Hired as the Heart Walk director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa. West Des Moines  
Katherine Toraason Hired as the Go Red For Women director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.…
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2016
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Aug. 20: 2016 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony and Reception

Host: Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women About: Celebrate the induction of four women into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. When: 9:30 a.m. Where: State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust…
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Mindfulness over multitasking

BY LORI CHESSER | Partner and department chair, Davis Brown Law Firm
At times, do you feel you’re responsible for making the world spin on its axis?   That report is due next week and…
By BPC Staff | Aug 15, 2016
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Branstad: ‘Agriculture is going through challenging times again’

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad and top legislative leaders expressed concern over new challenges facing rural communities and worries that commodity prices are lagging below the cost of production even as farmers are preparing for …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2016
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Aug. 29: SBA/AARP Encore Entrepreneurship

Host: U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP About: The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will host two free franchising workshops in West Des Moines and Urbandale for prospective small-business owners.The workshops will focus on the ins…
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2016
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Environmental organizations plan to create Service Squad

The Iowa Environmental Council and Iowa Rivers Revival plan to create a Service Squad that will coordinate volunteers for cleanup projects.  But first, they will join with Confluence Brewing Co. to hold a “clean water …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2016
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