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Five Power Breakfast takeaways on moving the community forward

Now officially one year past the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we asked nine leaders to share thoughts on what it will take to reset our economy and work toward community progress together at our …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 14, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Five years of managed care in Iowa: State says Medicaid has stabilized, but patients disagree

Years after privatization, there’s still a deep divide in Iowa when it comes to the state’s Medicaid program, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reports. Five years ago, Iowa turned the state-run program private. The leaders of the program …
By EMILY BARSKE | May 14, 2021
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Jury awards former Des Moines arborist nearly $650,000

Des Moines Register: A Polk County jury on Tuesday found that the city of Des Moines violated the Iowa Civil Rights Act and must pay $633,000 in lost wages and damages to a former employee of …
By BPC Staff | May 14, 2021
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Wellmark partners with community leaders to promote COVID vaccine awareness

A Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield vaccination clinic for community members and employees has helped 450 Central Iowans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and a public service campaign led by Wellmark aims to reach many more community …
By BPC Staff | May 14, 2021
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$4 million renovation, expansion of Des Moines depot complete

A yearlong renovation of the East Des Moines Union Depot is complete, as is the construction of a 7,500-square-foot events center. Photo by Joe Crimmings

Owners of the East Des Moines Union Depot weren’t sure what …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 14, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why everywhere looks the same

With all of the new development happening around Greater Des Moines, particularly in my temporary COVID bureau here in suburban Ankeny, it’s interesting to see the various designs going into the many warehouses, retail centers, …
By JOE GARDYASZ | May 13, 2021
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Des Moines Performing Arts announces first in-person shows since the start of pandemic

In what will be its first ticketed, in-person performances since before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Des Moines Performing Arts has announced two new concerts for December and March. The all-vocal country show Home …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2021
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Three Iowa students named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Three Iowa high school students have been named to the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. The program recognizes up to 161 high school seniors from across the country for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2021
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Agyeman to lead Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families

Ahmed Agyeman has been named the new director of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. Agyeman, who is currently the director of community and global engagement at Des Moines Area Community College, will begin …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 13, 2021
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Cedar Rapids business owner named one of World’s 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune

Fortune magazine named Cedar Rapids barbecue business owner Willie Ray Fairley as No.16 among the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, a list Fairley shares with worldwide figures like Jacinda Ardern, Stacey Abrams, Dolly Parton and Malala Yousafzai. Fairley, who …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2021