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Introducing The Power of Us

In April, the Business Record and Urban Experience Magazine kicked off the Power of Us. The collaborative series focuses on civility and how to come together to have difficult conversations. Hosted by Business Record Editor …
By BPC Staff | May 20, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Eagles – and other birds of prey – eat more than fish. They also like your pets.

Last summer, as I was sitting on my patio working, I watched a hawk swoop down from far above, grab a young bunny that had emerged from under a neighbor’s shed, and fly away with …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 19, 2021
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Survey: One out of three women in insurance left their jobs during pandemic

Nearly a third of the women employed in the U.S. insurance industry left their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Insurance reported. According to a report released Monday by technology consulting company Accenture Inc., 32% of the …
By BPC Staff | May 18, 2021
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Pride Flag of Des Moines debuts, with collaboration from three area organizations

The Pride Flag of Des Moines. Image provided by Flag of Des Moines

Soon, residents may notice a new version of the flag of Des Moines popping up on front porches across the city: the Pride …
By KATE HAYDEN | May 18, 2021
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Des Moines Community Playhouse announces live theater schedule for 2021-22

The Des Moines Community Playhouse’s 2021-22 season will include rescheduled shows from 2020-21 and some new titles as the Playhouse returns to live performances, the organization announced Monday. In addition to live performances, the Playhouse …
By BPC Staff | May 18, 2021
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Popular Clive restaurant closing in July

Table 128 Bistro and Bar, a popular restaurant that’s been open since 2013, is closing its doors in Clive but plans are in the works to reopen at a new location in the fall.

Lynn …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 17, 2021
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Sammons partners with Principal Charity Classic to launch program to address racial disparities in youth employment

Sammons Financial Group and the Principal Charity Classic announced they have partnered to launch a new program, the Legacy Project, which will donate to organizations with defined goals, strategies and measurable outcomes to address the issues of diversity, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 17, 2021
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More than $166,200 raised in Fight For Air Climb

More than 420 Iowans felt the burn in their legs and lungs on Saturday as they climbed to raise more than $166,200 in the American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb, which was held outdoors …
By BPC Staff | May 17, 2021
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Ankeny library recognized for its interior design

Ankeny’s Kirkendall Public Library, designed by OPN Architects in Des Moines, has received a Design Excellence Award from the International Interior Design Association Great Plains Chapter. The vision for the library, which opened in February …
By BPC Staff | May 17, 2021
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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