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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: A century ago today, the 19th Amendment was ratified

The 19th News explained their logo in a tweet this morning: “The 19th Amendment remains unfinished business, a fact we acknowledge in our logo with an asterisk. On this suffrage centennial, help us remember those who …
By EMILY BARSKE | Aug 18, 2020
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Meredith sues Sports Illustrated rights holder TheMaven for over $1 million

Des Moines Register: Meredith Corp. sued the new owner of Sports Illustrated on Monday for more than $1 million over unpaid services. Attorneys for Meredith allege that the magazine’s owner, TheMaven, ignored invoices for months and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2020
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Restaurant group seeks nominations for top women to watch in industry

The Iowa Restaurant Association is seeking nominations for its second annual 40 Women to Watch in Iowa’s Hospitality Industry Award. The award recognizes the creativity, leadership and contributions of women across all hospitality industry sectors. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2020
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Branstad recognizes Iowa State Fair scholarship winners

Ambassador Terry Branstad recently honored three young Iowans who earned his namesake scholarship. The Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship provides $2,000 to each student to attend an Iowa college or university during …
By BPC Staff | Aug 14, 2020
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Iowa Arts Council announces Governor’s Arts Awards

The Iowa Arts Council awarded the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards during the virtual Iowa Arts Summit on Friday, recognizing an individual, organizations and communities that have a significant impact on the arts in Iowa. This …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2020
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United Way encourages those needing help to use 211 service

If residents are unsure of where to turn for help following the aftermath of Monday’s storms, they can call 211. The 24/7 information and resource referral service acts as a single point of contact to …
By BPC Staff | Aug 12, 2020
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Marshalltown hit hard by derecho just two years after catastrophic tornado

Top: A rare sight, the Walmart parking lot sits empty in Marshalltown on Tuesday. Middle: Cars line Linn Street in Marshalltown, waiting to pump gas at one of the few open gas stations on Tuesday. A traffic director …
By EMILY BARSKE | Aug 12, 2020
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Charity slow-pitch softball game scheduled for Sept. 20

“Game for Good,” Opportunity on Deck’s annual slow-pitch softball fundraiser will be played at 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Principal Park. The charity softball game will be coached by notable athletes, coaches and alumni from …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2020
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Free meal sites for next week announced by city, CISS

The city of Des Moines and Central Iowa Shelter and Services announced 13 locations for free meal pickup sites for next week, Aug. 10-14. A full list of locations, pickup times and restaurants is available on …
By BPC Staff | Aug 7, 2020
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Iowa Policy Project, Child and Family Policy Center merge

Two established nonpartisan policy organizations on Thursday announced their merger as a new organization, Common Good Iowa, to provide policy analysis and advocacy across a wide spectrum of issues. The new organization will continue to advance equity, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 6, 2020