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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: ‘Black Capitalism’ promised a better city for everyone. What happened?

This long read from the New York Times dives into the history of Black-owned business in Rochester, N.Y., where in the 1960s corporate companies partnered with and invested in Black businesses as a way to mitigate the …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | Sep 21, 2021
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Fundraising event planned for Waukee’s Triumph Park

More than $2.2 million has been raised for inclusive amenities at Waukee’s 66-acre Triumph Park, located north of Hickman Road and east of North 10th Street. In an effort to raise the remaining $380,000 needed for the …
By BPC Staff | Sep 21, 2021
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Taxpayers group celebrating 100 years with special event

The Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa is celebrating its centennial with a cocktail buffet and briefings on significant current and past public-private partnership. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 21, 2021
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Supply Hive to host annual Upcycled Fashion Show on Friday

The Supply Hive will host its annual Upcycled Fashion Show on Friday, Sept. 24, along with two corresponding kickoff events in Des Moines. The fashion show will feature local designers, and all of the outfits …
By BPC Staff | Sep 20, 2021
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Last Iowa dog-racing track to close after shortened 2022 season

Associated Press: The last remaining dog-racing park in Iowa is closing amid a shortage of available greyhounds and the overall collapse of the racing industry. The Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque is hoping for one last …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Opinion: Diversity must include people with disabilities

Former Sen. Tom Harkin and Harkin Institute fellow Robert Ludke recently published an opinion piece about the need for companies to include people with disabilities in their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Those unwilling to do so …
By EMILY BARSKE | Sep 17, 2021
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Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts to pay $2.5M in abuse settlement

Axios Des Moines: The Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts will pay $2.5 million as part of what’s believed to be the largest settlement of child sex abuse claims in U.S. history, its CEO Matt Hill said. Sexual abuse was …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2021
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Raccoon River Rally fall festival planned for Oct. 2 in West Des Moines

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the city of West Des Moines are joining together to announce the inaugural Raccoon River Rally, a family-friendly fall festival scheduled for Oct. 2. The festival is …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021
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Iowa Finance Authority announces HousingIowa Award winners

The annual HousingIowa Awards were recently announced, recognizing outstanding housing leaders and initiatives. The awards, sponsored by the Iowa Finance Authority, cover seven categories, including single-family development, multifamily development, innovation, special needs development, COVID-19 housing …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021
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Six Iowa breweries recognized 2021 Great American Beer Festival

The Brewers Association held a ceremony Sept. 10 in Denver honoring winners of the 2021 Great American Beer Festival competition, including six Iowa breweries. About 9,500 entries were submitted to the judges from more than …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2021