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Varsity Cinema renovation project expected to begin in November

Renovation of the Varsity Cinema is expected to begin in November and be completed by spring 2022, when a grand opening is planned.

The Varsity, located at 1207 25th St. in Des Moines, is described …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 11, 2021
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Pella Rolscreen Foundation donates to eight community organizations

The Pella Rolscreen Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pella Corp., has donated nearly $225,000 to eight Central Iowa community organizations. The grants will support a variety of local programs and initiatives in communities where Pella …
By BPC Staff | Oct 11, 2021
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Klingbeil receives 2021 Hospital Hero Award

The Iowa Hospital Association and ChildServe have recognized Dr. Fred Klingbeil, medical director of pediatric rehabilitation medicine at ChildServe, Blank Children’s Hospital and MercyOne Children’s Hospital, with the 2021 Hospital Hero Award. Since 2007, the award has …
By BPC Staff | Oct 8, 2021
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Vicente named Tocqueville Society Award winner

Sean Vicente has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the United Way of Central Iowa’s Tocqueville Society Award. The award was presented Thursday evening at the annual Tocqueville Society Celebration sponsored by Ryan Cos. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 8, 2021
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USCRI hosting event benefiting Afghan evacuees

The U.S. Committee on Refugee and Immigrants’ Des Moines office is hosting its third annual Welcome Iowa benefit supporting Afghan allies and the 465 refugees and evacuees coming to Central Iowa over the next year. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 8, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Nationwide, Food Bank of Iowa collaborate in TikTok-style video to promote volunteering

It’s Friday, so we thought we’d go out on a fun note today with a video collaboration between Nationwide and the Food Bank of Iowa. In the video, set to the country music artist Walker …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Oct 8, 2021
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Advancing Women in Leadership event will feature SpaceX flight pilot

Sian Proctor, a geoscientist and the pilot of SpaceX’s all-civilian Inspiration4 flight, will speak at the Advancing Women in Leadership event to be hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership on Nov. 2. Proctor became …
By BPC Staff | Oct 8, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Offices’ biggest advantage

The debate about offices — that is, returning to an office versus continuing to work remotely — isn’t always really a debate about offices, writes Derek Thompson of the Atlantic. “In many cases, it’s a …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 7, 2021
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EMC unveils design for downtown’s newest park

Des Moines Register: EMC Insurance Cos. unveiled its initial plans for a downtown park at the corner of Seventh and Walnut streets at a public meeting Wednesday hosted by the Downtown Neighborhood Association. The park will …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2021
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Partnership’s Inclusion Summit set for Nov. 10

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Inclusion Summit is scheduled for Nov. 10 and will focus on “Equity in Action.” According to a news release, participants will learn more about what equity means and discover tools to …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2021