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Should Polk County sell Prairie Meadows?

The Internal Revenue Service’s decision to pull Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino’s nonprofit tax status — a move that is under appeal — has rejuvenated a debate over whether Polk County should sell the facility, The …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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MPO water trails meetings start today

A series of presentations on a draft water trails plan for Greater Des Moines begins with a session at 5:30 p.m. today at Clive Parks and Recreation, 1900 N.W. 114th St. The Greater Des Moines Water …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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July 29: Seize the Speed

Host: Young Professionals Connection About: This unique event at the Iowa Speedway offers exclusive views of the track and grounds for YPC members and nonmembers at a great value. Get access to the Newton Club…
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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July 24: 2016 Dionysos Awards

Host: Des Moines Playhouse About: Join us for the 2016 Dionysos Awards at 5:30 p.m. July 24. The Dionysos Awards honor volunteers who have worked backstage, front-of-house, and in the education department. Acting awards, chosen…
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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On The Rise: 7-11-16

  Maggie White Elected secretary of the Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. White works at Babich Goldman P.C. Des Moines   Sarah Fischer Hired as director of admission at Grinnell College. Grinnell  …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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VIDEO: What works for women at work — Part 4

Joan C. Williams, professor of law at the University of California and co-author of “What Works for Women at Work: Four Patterns Working Women Need to Know,” recently shared a video series with LeanIn.org.    

Part …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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SPEAK UP: How to fix feminism

We live in an age rich in types of feminism. One celebrates our multiple identities, another chips away at the glass ceiling that keeps women out of the most powerful jobs. But we need another…
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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SPEAK UP: The seed and the soil

Angela Franklin, president of Des Moines University, recently attended a conference where speakers talked about diversifying the workforce using the seed/soil analogy — meaning companies, and those who lead companies, must focus more on creating…
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016
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Iowa Females You Should Know: Angela Connolly


Editor’s Note: Two weeks ago, we announced the four new inductees into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. We wanted to do a little extra to celebrate this accomplishment, so we are featuring the nominations of…
By MEGAN VERHELST | Jul 11, 2016
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Guest Opinion: 7 questions to transform your style

BY EMILY ABBAS | Chief marketing officer and chief of staff, Bankers Trust Co.
Our technology-filled lives provide us more access than ever before to career advice. What I’d like to share with you is…
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2016