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Ames called 3rd-best college town in nation; Decorah, Iowa City on list

Business Insider: Niche, a company that compiles information on cities, has named Ames as the No. 3 college town in America. Two other Iowa cities made the list of the 30 best college towns: Decorah at …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016
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Sept. 15: ChildServe’s Golf FORE! the Kids

Host: ChildServe About: ChildServe’s annual golf tournament will follow a four-person best-shot format over 18 holes. Tournament play will be followed by social time and hors d’oeuvres at the clubhouse. All players are encouraged to bid…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016
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Aug. 21: STEM Day at the Iowa State

Host: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council About: Visit the State Fair’s Grand Concourse to learn how STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) touches our lives daily and experience hands-on activities from more than 30 organizations across…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016
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Survey shows support for paid family leave fund

New public opinion survey results from 15 states released today show strong support for new national policies that support working families.
By a nearly 2-1 margin, 61 percent of voters in these states, which include…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 13, 2016
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Pokemon Go craze offers lessons for business

It’s a hard story to miss if you are in business. Nintendo Co. has added $12 billion to its value in a week as part owner of the company behind Pokemon Go, the find-the-character smartphone game that…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jul 13, 2016
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High school students chosen for leadership class

Forty-two students from area high schools have been chosen to participate in the Greater Des Moines’ Youth Leadership Initiative. The initiative of the Greater Des Moines Partnership provides sophomore or junior high school students with…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016
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Median price of homes sold last month in D.M. area approached $185,000

Greater Des Moines house sales are up on a month-to-month and year-over-year basis in June, according to a report from the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. The report said 1,587 houses sold last month, …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016
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Nov. 4: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 14th Annual Wine Opener

Host: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation About: Sample wine and craft beer while enjoying cuisine from Des Moines’ finest eateries. The Wine Opener also features Live & Silent Auctions accompanied by live musical entertainment. When: 6:30 p.m.…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016
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Iowa below average in residential utility costs

Personal financial services website WalletHub has come up with a survey where it is good to be below average, and Iowa is way below average. WalletHub tallied the average cost of electricity, natural gas, motor …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016
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Nov. 23 to 27: Festival of Trees & Lights

Host: UnityPoint Health Foundation About: Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children’s Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children’s activities, food, shopping…
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2016