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Guest opinion: Keep calm and dream on

As an event planner with a design background, one could say I am somewhat of a control freak. I am often a prisoner of my own creative mind as I analyze every detail of my…
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Poll: Younger women more ambitious, less confident

For its Sept. 17 issue, Time magazine teamed up with with fellow Time Inc. brand, Real Simple, to find out how women really feel about ambition in themselves and in others.


The result? Contrary to…
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Design work slowed nationally last month, but better in Midwest

The dog days of design work struck in August, with architects reporting a drop in billings for upcoming projects, according to the American Institute of Architects. The AIA reported their billings index dropped to 49.1 …

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DART hires new operations director

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has hired Timothy Sanderson as chief operating officer, beginning Oct. 5. Sanderson has served as transportation services director for the city of Brandon in Manitoba, Canada. He also …

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Leadership group picks annual civic projects

Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Community Leadership Program participants have selected five nonprofit organizations to partner with for their annual civic engagement projects. The nonprofits that will benefit are: Eat Greater Des Moines, Iowa Homeless …

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Iowa Healthcare Collaborative selected for national patient safety initiative

The Iowa Healthcare Collaborative has been selected as one of 17 national, regional or state hospital associations and health system organizations to continue efforts in reducing preventable hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions. Through the Partnership for …

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Event Oct. 7: WDM chamber to feature panel of provosts

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce plans a discussion of higher education Oct. 7 featuring the provosts of Iowa’s three state universities and of Des Moines Area Community College. The event starts at 11:30 …

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Report: Least indebted students more often default

Iowa community college students who borrow the least amount of money are the most likely to default, according to a new study released today by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).


The report, “A Closer…
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Nexstar makes bid for Media General, Meredith hangs in the balance

Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc. offered to buy local-television station owner Media General Inc. in a bold attempt to break up Media General’s recent agreement to buy Meredith Corp., the Wall Street Journal reported.


Nexstar Chairman and…
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Baker begins communications job in Ankeny

Amy Baker began work this week as the city of Ankeny’s communications manager. She will lead strategic communications and marketing efforts. Baker, who worked for the Greater Des Moines Partnership for nearly a decade, will…