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ChildServe creates director of grants position

ChildServe has announced that the organization welcomed Lisa Pagel to the director of grants position – a brand new role. Pagel will oversee the entire grant process for ChildServe, as well as collaborate with foundations, organizations and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021
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Fareway completes launch of online shopping at its stores

Fareway Stores Inc. has completed its launch of online shopping and curbside pickup at its 126 Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fareway Meat Market stores in a five-state region. According to a news release, Fareway customers can …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021
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EMC DAM to DSM to return with in-person run on Aug. 28

After the marathon year that was 2020, the EMC DAM to DSM 20k race will be returning with both in-person and virtual runs on Aug. 28. The Des Moines-based race organizers, corporate sponsors, and city …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021
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Census analysis: Refocus on rural Iowa needed to stabilize population declines

Bancroft, a town of 699 people in Kossuth County, is one of many rural communities in Iowa that lost population in the 2020 census. Leaders there say there’s some positive things happening in small towns …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Aug 27, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study estimates cost of unvaccinated Americans who end up in hospital

Here’s a good read from industry journal Benefits Pro that examines some recent research on how much unvaccinated people are costing the health system — and employers who pay a big part of the tab for health …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 26, 2021
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Rural Cumming debates plan for giant Hy-Vee distribution complex

Des Moines Register: A major industrial development planned for tiny Cumming, about 15 miles southwest of Des Moines, has residents debating whether it’s the right fit for a small city that plans to grow but wants …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2021
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NIACC Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for fall 2021 venture school

The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in Mason City is accepting applications for the fall 2021 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School. Participating teams will each be assigned a local entrepreneur to be …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2021
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National Geographic Live, Wellmark Series to return to Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the return of two of its popular series, National Geographic Live and the Wellmark Series. According to a news release, both productions will hit the stage in February 2022. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2021
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Access to human capital may be factor in Winnebago HQ move; taxes, not so much

Winnebago Industries’ recently announced decision to relocate its corporate headquarters to Eden Prairie, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul, can be viewed in the context of increasing competition for strategic human capital, especially among larger, …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 26, 2021
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Bublé, Taylor, Incubus to require proof of vaccination, negative test for D.M. concerts

Des Moines Register: Michael Bublé, James Taylor and Incubus have joined the growing ranks of performers asking Des Moines music venues to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to their shows, contrary to a new …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2021