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Community Foundation, United Way launch Disaster Recovery Fund

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines today announced it has activated a new Disaster Recovery Fund that will be used to support communities that are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 emergency. 

The DRF was …

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Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame announces five new inductees

Volunteer Iowa has announced five new inductees to the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame, and is seeking public input on which inductee should receive this year’s People’s Choice Award. The inductees are: Dr. Jeff Akey, …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Your colleagues don’t read anything you write. Here are 8 ways to change that.

Now that I have your attention. … New York Times writer Aaron Orendorff writes that “Long emails and dense, difficult to decipher memos mean modern office communication goes ignored more often than it’s understood.” I like to …

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World Food Prize president: Youth program travel a casualty of outbreak

Barbara Stinson, who joined the World Food Prize as its new president in January, said that in response to the coronavirus pandemic, her organization has canceled all travel for its staff for the remainder of …

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NOTEBOOK: ‘Global plan’ is needed on employment of people with disabilities

A global plan is needed for employment of people with disabilities, French activist Dr. Jean-Baptiste Richardier told the Business Record during a visit to Des Moines to speak at the Sussman Lecture hosted by the…
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NOTEBOOK: Downtown Chamber honors police chief, leaders at annual celebration

The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce named Des Moines Police Chief Dana Wingert as the citizen of the year at its annual celebration in February. The chamber has been focusing on connecting its members …

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NOTEBOOK: Celebrating success one gong at a time

On a recent tour through R&R Realty Group’s office, I had to stop and ask Vice President Brittany Freund why there was a gong sitting on one of the counters. Now, I’m still new to …

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Des Moines Symphony announces 2020 Summer Pops concerts

The Des Moines Symphony’s 27th annual Yankee Doodle Pops will be performed Thursday, July 2, on the West Terrace of the Iowa Capitol, concluding with a fireworks display over the downtown Des Moines skyline. Visitors …

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A Closer Look: Michelle Rich

At United Way of Central Iowa, Michelle Rich is the bridge between Des Moines philanthropy and financial success advocates in the neighborhoods. 

Rich is the community impact officer overseeing United Way’s income branch, and got …

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Harrington to succeed Chambers in leading West Des Moines Chamber

The West Des Moines Chamber board of directors has named Katherine Harrington as its new president and chief executive officer. Harrington, currently director of innovation at Business Publications Corp. in Des Moines, will succeed Carole …