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Giving Tuesday calls for generosity

Today is Giving Tuesday, which is a day earmarked for generosity and supporting community causes. At Business Publications Corp., our vision is to be a strong and growing company supporting strong and growing communities. That …
By EMILY BARSKE | Dec 1, 2020
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Tyson accused of lying to Waterloo interpreters about COVID-19

Des Moines Register: Senior managers at Tyson Foods’ Waterloo pork processing plant lied to interpreters about the scope of coronavirus dangers at the facility, the latest complaint in a federal lawsuit alleges. Tyson Senior Director of …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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Shazam Network debit purchases up 21% in early Cyber Monday traffic

Online purchases have recorded healthy double-digit gains so far this Cyber Monday, based on data reported by Shazam. The national debit network based in Greater Des Moines reported a 21% increase in transaction counts compared …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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Clive Community Foundation awards $11,500 ahead of Giving Tuesday

The Clive Community Foundation awarded $11,500 in special grants to two Clive-area charitable organizations while promoting Giving Tuesday, a national initiative taking place Dec. 1 that encourages charitable giving in communities. Grant recipients are Clive Community …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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Annual Iowa Academy Ball canceled, but fundraising still planned

Iowa All Services Foundation announced that despite the cancellation of its Annual Iowa All Academy Ball normally held in late December, the organization will still raise funds to donate to Iowa veterans. Proceeds from the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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American Heart Association launches ‘Heart of Greater Des Moines’ campaign

The American Heart Association has launched a new year-round activation of its annual fundraising campaign, the Greater Des Moines Heart Ball. The new ongoing Heart of Greater Des Moines campaign will feature multiple touch points …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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Houses for sale in Des Moines area selling quickly

Houses were on the market in the Greater Des Moines area an average of 43 days in October, the smallest number of days since July 2018 when homes were sold on average in 44 days, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 30, 2020
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State enforcement of COVID policies in bars, restaurants heats up

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: State regulators have stepped up enforcement of public health orders related to bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, records show. Earlier this fall, hundreds of complaints were filed but only two actions …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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Iowa stores were calm on Black Friday

Des Moines Register: Malls and big-box stores in Iowa and across the country remained calm and mainly quiet on Black Friday — an indication of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the U.S. economy at the unofficial …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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Homesteaders Life offers free video resource for funeral professionals

Homesteaders Life Co. is offering a free video download to help funeral professionals host virtual holiday memorial services. The video, created by grief expert Jason Troyer, is called “Grieving During the Holidays” and features a …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020