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Iowa’s Bill Reichardt lives on in book written by granddaughter-son team

The legend of Des Moines store owner Bill Reichardt lives on in the new novel “The Best Seller,” being published by Camerado Publishing this month. His granddaughter, Katie Bishop, and son, Doug Reichardt, wrote the …

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Ag conservation expert Fowler to deliver Bucksbaum Lecture at Drake on April 2

Cary Fowler, the pioneer of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway as former executive director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust, will deliver the 42nd installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at …

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Jack Stack to keynote Central Iowa Business Conference

Jack Stack, president and CEO of SRC Holdings and author of “The Great Game of Business,” will speak at the annual Central Iowa Business Conference on Sept. 17 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Lawsuits accuse hotels of ignoring sex trafficking activity on their properties

Last year I had the opportunity to attend Garden Gate Ranch’s Spring Charity Gala.

What’s Garden Gate Ranch? It’s a faith-based organization that provides safe housing and restorative and transitional services for women who have …

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JA of Central Iowa receives Peak Performance Team Award

Junior Achievement USA has recognized the staff and board of directors of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa with the Peak Performance Team Award for the 2018-2019 school year. The Peak Performance Team Award was created …

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World’s biggest swimming names flock to Des Moines for TYR Pro Swim Series

Des Moines Register: The TYR Pro Swim Series returns to Des Moines today. More than 300 swimmers from around the globe, including world champions, world record holders, Olympic medalists and up and coming stars, are expected …

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Casey’s raises more than $1 million for Hope for the Warriors

Casey’s General Stores raised more than $1 million for Hope for the Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for veterans, service members and military families. For 15 days …

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Human rights activist Richardier to deliver Sussman Lecture at Drake

Renowned doctor and human rights activist Jean-Baptiste Richardier will deliver the Harkin Institute’s Sussman Lecture on March 11 at Drake University. Richardier, co-founder of the international nongovernmental organization Humanity & Inclusion, will discuss what organizers …

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Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference to feature Criado Pereze, Nagoski sisters

Caroline Criado Perez, Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski will be featured keynote speakers at the 2020 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference on Oct. 28-29 at the Iowa Events Center. Journalist Caroline Criado Perez is …

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NPR Tiny Desk contest entries from Iowa to play Iowa Public Radio’s 80/35 Stage

One Iowa-based entrant to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest will be offered a slot on IPR’s 80/35 stage during the music festival on July 10-11, Iowa Public Radio announced last week. The Tiny Desk Contest is …