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Iowa-Illinois Safety Council taps new chief

The Iowa-Illinois Safety Council announced today that Adam Lathrop has been named the council’s executive director. He succeeds Laura Johnson, who retired after 10 years as executive director. Lathrop most recently served as the director of …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2016
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Tuesday provided new menus for Greater Des Moines diners

Tuesday was a tough day for newshounds about to go on diets. The openings of three restaurants were reported. dsm Magazine reported that Dos Rios would not reopen at Fourth Street and Court Avenue. Instead, the same …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2016
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Iowa-Illinois Safety Council taps new chief

The Iowa-Illinois Safety Council announced today that Adam Lathrop has been named the council’s executive director. He succeeds Laura Johnson, who retired after 10 years as executive director. Lathrop most recently served as the director of …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2016
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Golder to head Drake’s board of trustees

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David Golder, managing partner of Golder Investment Management, has been named chair of the Drake University Board of Trustees. Golder, who has served on the board since 2005, starts his term as chair on …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2016
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Russell receives Learning Champion Award

Frank Russell, founder and CEO of Prositions Inc. in Urbandale, recently received the Learning Champion Award for his exceptional contributions to the learning industry. The award, presented by ELearning! magazine, takes into account Russell’s more …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2016
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Noodles & Co. restaurants hit by data breach

Des Moines Register: Ten Noodles & Co. restaurants in central and eastern Iowa are included on a list of stores affected by a wider data breach at the company. Noodles & Co. said the incident may …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2016
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Water Works Park Foundation raises more than half of fund goal

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation has raised $4.95 million of its $9 million goal for the first phase of its planned overhaul of Des Moines Water Works Park. The foundation now will shift its focus…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jun 29, 2016
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Water Works Park Foundation raises more than half of fund goal

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation has raised $4.95 million of its $9 million goal for the first phase of its planned overhaul of Des Moines Water Works Park. The foundation now will shift its focus…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jun 29, 2016
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AHeinz57 launches $1M capital campaign to expand

An Adel-based canine rescue operation that has found homes for thousands of dogs over the past eight years is poised to get a new home of its own this fall.


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AHeinz57 Pet Rescue …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 29, 2016
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No plastic? Iowa City researching possible ban on plastic shopping bags

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Plastic bag bans already are in place in cities like San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Austin and Los Angeles. Could Iowa City be next?…
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2016
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