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Pulitzer winner to appear at Simpson on Thursday

Journalist Sonia Nazario, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her story documenting an immigrant Honduran boy’s search for his mother, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday at Simpson College. The event, which is free and …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015
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Nitefall On The River announces first round of performers

Nitefall on the River, Des Moines’ annual summer concert series, has announced the first round of bands and performers that will headline this season. Performers include Hairball,  The Nadas, Michael Franti & Spearhead with Nattali …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015
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Senate confirms two Branstad appointments to Iowa Lottery board

The Iowa Senate has confirmed two appointments to the Iowa Lottery Commission board. Connor Flynn Jr. of Des Moines will fill a seat designated by state law for someone having marketing expertise. Mary Rathje of …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015
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Report: Minority of marketplace plans cover smoking cessation

The overwhelming majority of state health insurance marketplace plans in the United States are not providing the coverage they should be for smoking cessation, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.  Millions …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015
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STOCK WATCH: Iowa public companies gain for second month

After a sluggish start to the year, stock prices of Iowa’s publicly traded companies continued to rise in March, marking a second consecutive month in overall gain.

 

Of the 35 public companies tracked by …
By MEGAN VERHELST | Apr 1, 2015
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Greater Des Moines residents may save on yard waste disposal

New legislation signed by Gov. Terry Branstad on Tuesday may end up saving residents of Greater Des Moines money on yard bags by allowing yard wastes to be disposed of  with regular trash.

 

We’re …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Apr 1, 2015
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From child soldier to South Sudan’s director for finance

Mandela Wani Michael, a Southern Sudanese who was once a child soldier with the Sudanese People’s Liberation Army, will speak at Drake University at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Meredith 101. Mandela was brought in for …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015
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ABI Foundation seeks apps for Business Horizons

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation is currently accepting applications for Business Horizons, a weeklong program in which high school students learn about career opportunities, the business world, teamwork, leadership and personal development. Students will …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015
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Hostile bid for Macerich ends after its board votes to reject offer, again

Simon Property Group Inc. ended a hostile bid for The Macerich Co. today after the Macerich board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to reject an offer of $95.50 per share in cash and stock. The …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015
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Wait a minute, Mom, Dad, you’re not paying for college?

A new national survey of college-bound teens and their parents show a vast disconnect between students’ and parents’ expectations about how college expenses will be paid. Nearly half of teens (48 percent) think their parents …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2015