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McClure merger finalized

The merger of Clive-based McClure Engineering Co. and Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw of Columbia, Mo., takes effect today. The combined company, with more than 100 employees in seven locations, offers water, wastewater, transportation, aviation, stormwater …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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SCI Girls in Science recognizes two women for STEM achievement

The Science Center of Iowa recently honored two women as exemplifying SCI’s goal to empower and equip girls in science, technology, engineering and math. The SCI Girls in Science Scientist of the Year Award was …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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AMA Iowa luncheon to focus on becoming ‘intrapreneurs’

Max Farrell, co-founder of Create Reason, will lead this week’s American Marketing Association Iowa luncheon, scheduled Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Luncheon attendees will learn how to capitalize …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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The Homestead launches telehealth services

The Homestead announced it has begun using telehealth technology to teach parents with autistic children to implement Applied Behavior Analysis in their homes. Telehealth is designed for remote areas, where medical and behavioral care is …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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Fed bond buying program helped most where needed least, report says

The first round of the Federal Reserve’s controversial bond-buying program helped most in parts of the country that needed it least, according to research released today, MarketWatch reported. Metro areas hit hardest by the recession received the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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Hot summer tour: The landfill

The Metro Waste Authority is offering bus tours of its landfill in eastern Polk County at 8:30 a.m. June 6 and at 8 a.m. June 26. The landfill on University Avenue/Iowa Highway 163 takes in …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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DART drivers win bus ‘rodeo’ event

Four drivers from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) were among the place-winners at the DART Bus Roadeo at Southridge Mall on Saturday and will compete in the state finals on June 13. …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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State Historical Museum summer programming announced

The State HIstorical Museum of Iowa is planning a “Blockbuster Summer”. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced its schedule of family-friendly summer events and programs this week, which include a guest appearance by actor and …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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U.S. League of Women Voters president to keynote Iowa League convention

Elisabeth MacNamara, the 18th president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, will be the keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters of Iowa in Des Moines on June 6. The …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2015
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Mannheimer to resign as Social Club executive director

 

After nearly eight years of leading an organization he created and expanded from nothing more than an idea, Des Moines Social Club executive director Zachary Mannheimer is stepping down from the organization’s helm.

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By MEGAN VERHELST | Jun 1, 2015