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Boy Scouts receive storm shelter donations from Fareway, Dean Snyder Construction

The Mid-Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced that Fareway and Dean Snyder Construction have committed to fully fund construction of two storm structures at Mitigwa Scout Reservation in Woodward, an approximate value …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2020
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Jutila resigns as Botanical Garden president and CEO

Stephanie Jutila has resigned as president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, with the naming of an interim director expected as early as this week, according to an emailed statement. In the …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2020
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Wellmark Foundation announces new leadership

The Wellmark Foundation, one of the largest health improvement-focused foundations in Iowa and South Dakota, has announced leadership transitions and the appointment of a new board member. Cory Harris, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s president …
By BPC Staff | Sep 4, 2020
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Athene partners with W.D.M. chamber to buy $26,000 in restaurant gift cards for workers

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and Athene USA, a provider of retirement savings products, have partnered to support local businesses within the community to help spur the economy. Together, they randomly selected 10 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Fellowship offers professional development, community engagement, diversity

As the Greater Des Moines Partnership announces the second cohort of its Fellowship Program, two graduates of the first class are touting the program’s benefits, saying it has helped them advance in their jobs and …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Sep 3, 2020
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Virtual Youth Volunteer Fair planned next week

Volunteer Iowa is hosting a virtual event Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. for youths looking to help in their community across the state of Iowa. The goal of this virtual event is to empower youths …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Midwest Family Lending donates $2,020 to Iowa Able Foundation

Ames-based Midwest Family Lending has donated $2,020 through its MFLCares program to the Iowa Able Foundation. Through MFLCares, Midwest Family Lending employees nominate and select one cause a month to support; funds this month will …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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ISU design team wins Johnston public art competition

An Iowa State University design studio has been named the winner of a public art competition to build an interactive sculpture in the city of Johnston’s new town center. According to a news release, Reinaldo …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2020
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Variety raises record-breaking $226,325 through Polo on the Green fundraising campaign

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa raised a record amount through its virtual fundraising campaign that replaced its annual Polo on the Green fundraiser, which was canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2020
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Des Moines photographer launches Black Lives of DSM

You can read about the day Renee Hardman was sworn in as an elected city official for West Des Moines. You can also read about a little green electrical box that marked the neighborhood meeting …
By KATE HAYDEN | Sep 1, 2020