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New report highlights nonprofit sector’s response to pandemic

We have all heard about and maybe have seen firsthand the work our local nonprofit organizations have done over the past 18 months to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and to help people who were …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 18, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Diversity, equity and inclusion trends

Hybrid work can play a clear role in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, writes Brad Schabel of Schabel Solutions in a piece reflecting on DEI trends from 2021. Remote work and other flexible models have been found …
By BPC Staff | Nov 18, 2021
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Charity’s stolen vehicles recovered, community support expands effort to give back

WHO-TV: A metro charity that fell victim to thieves has better news to share. On Wednesday, Urbandale Police were able to locate EveryStep’s two stolen vehicles at different locations in Des Moines. The vehicles are used …
By BPC Staff | Nov 18, 2021
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Des Moines to consider all-electric rule for property tax abatement

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines would require residents and businesses looking to reduce property taxes through abatement to use all-electric energy under an idea the City Council will consider in coming months. It’s a critical step …
By BPC Staff | Nov 18, 2021
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12 area communities sign memorandum recognizing code consortium

Twelve Central Iowa communities have signed a memorandum of understanding that recognizes the Central Iowa Code Consortium, the group’s executive committee announced.

The communities include Des Moines, Bondurant, Clive, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, …
By BPC Staff | Nov 18, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE: West Bank plans new headquarters along I-235

A new headquarters for West Bank will be located on about 7.5 acres between Interstate Highway 235 and Valley West Mall in West Des Moines. The building will include a lower level that opens up …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Nov 18, 2021
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Iowa community college enrollment losses persist

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Once again, fewer students enrolled this fall in Iowa’s 15 community colleges — continuing a decadelong slide the pandemic worsened, driving a 7.5% drop from fall 2019 to fall 2021. Still, this semester’s …
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2021
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Online used-car retailer Carvana opens hub in D.M., first physical presence in Iowa

Des Moines Register: Carvana, an online used-car retailer, is opening an office in Des Moines, the Arizona-based company’s first physical presence in Iowa. The new office hub will serve as the “last stop before the car …
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2021
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Story County kicks off workforce retraining program

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is launching a workforce retraining program to help educate and train people for high-skilled jobs and help employers fill gaps in their workforces. The Story County COVID-19 Workforce Retraining Initiative …
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2021
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New fire station opens in northeast Des Moines

The design of Des Moines Fire Station No. 11, located in the northeast part of the city, includes the use of solar panels that can be seen on the southern half of the building’s rooftop. Image…
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2021