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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Sen. Tom Harkin on the future of disability inclusion

“This mass exclusion [of people with disabilities] can not be left to governments and charities alone, it needs the most powerful force on the planet, business leadership,” Caroline Casey wrote in Forbes. Casey interviewed former Iowa …
By EMILY BARSKE | Dec 14, 2020
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26 Iowa business owners complete Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program

Twenty-six small business owners completed the fourth Iowa class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program through 15 Iowa community colleges. Participants completed the 100-hour curriculum in a fully virtual format, studying business growth, operations, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2020
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Forbes names REG’s Warner to Businessperson of the Year list

The CEO of Ames-based Renewable Energy Group has been named to Forbes’ Businessperson of the Year list. Cynthia Warner joined REG in 2019. According to the Forbes announcement, under Warner’s guidance, REG is poised for a …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2020
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West Des Moines reports significant progress in support of LGBTQ community

The city of West Des Moines announced it has significantly improved in a measure of how well its policies and activities support diversity, equity and inclusion toward the LGBTQ community. City officials were recently notified …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2020
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Youth Emergency Services & Shelter launch $150,000 facility upgrade

Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) is beginning $150,000 in new building safety upgrades with two major donations, YESS announced this week. A $100,000 donation by Variety – The Children’s Charity and an additional $50,000 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 9, 2020
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Representing Iowa

When 2020 hits the history books, Capital City Pride will remember a major shift. After 43 years, Capital City Pride now has the largest and most diverse board of directors in its history — including …
By KATE HAYDEN | Dec 9, 2020
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Business Record forms Racial Equity Advisory Board

Top row left to right: Almardi Abdalla, Josefina Lopez Valdivia, Tar Macias, Claudia Schabel
Bottom row left to right: Dwana Bradley, Renee Hardman, Bridget Cravens-Neely, Tej Dhawan

 

In response to long-overdue national conversations about racism, we asserted …
By EMILY BARSKE | Dec 9, 2020
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A Closer Look: Ruaa Khaleefa

Ruaa Khaleefa came to Iowa four years ago after leaving Iraq and had an initial plan in mind. After attending Des Moines Area Community College English language classes, Khaleefa hoped to open her own in-home …
By KATE HAYDEN | Dec 9, 2020
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Clive seeking artist proposals for future Public Safety Center, 2021 Art Along the Trail

The city of Clive is seeking artist proposals to integrate art into the new Public Safety Center, which will house the Clive Police Department and Clive Fire Department. Artist application information is available at www.cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation. The …
By BPC Staff | Dec 9, 2020
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Iowa Women’s Foundation announces $40,000 in child care solutions grants

Six child care organizations in Iowa will receive a combined $40,000 in grants from the Iowa Women’s Foundation 2021 Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund, the IWF announced today. Programs will use funds to cover …
By BPC Staff | Dec 9, 2020