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A Closer Look: Matt Unger

Matt Unger was named CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council in July 2019 following the retirement of Sarai Schnucker Rice, who had led the food pantry nonprofit for 11 years. Before coming on …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Feb 27, 2020
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Tools of service

The Des Moines Area Religious Council may be most known for its Food Pantry Network, and this year the food pantry saw a stark jump. DMARC had its busiest month of all time in November, …
By KATE HAYDEN | Feb 27, 2020
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Des Moines Public Library part of solidarity event for transgender students

Today, Feb. 27, thousands of parents, educators, elected officials and allies will join in solidarity with transgender and gender-expansive students by hosting school and community readings of “I Am Jazz,” a children’s book by transgender teen trailblazer Jazz …
By BPC Staff | Feb 27, 2020
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March 3: On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Host: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
About: Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2020
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Lohmeier named executive director of Friends of Des Moines Parks

Friends of Des Moines Parks has named Sarah Lohmeier as the organization’s first executive director. The nonprofit is devoted to the preservation, protection, improvement and promotion of Des Moines’ parks, greenways and recreational programs. Lohmeier has …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2020
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Outdoor skating season at Brenton Plaza wraps up March 1

Sharpen those skates! This is the final week for the outdoor skating season at Brenton Skating Plaza in downtown Des Moines. Weather permitting, the venue will be open for skating through Sunday. Brenton Skating Plaza …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2020
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West Des Moines library closed on Monday

The West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, will be closed Monday for the installation of new furniture. Throughout the week, contractors will put in other furniture and electrical connections as part of …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2020
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Guest opinion: Just like water trails, Central Iowa business leaders need to get behind professional soccer

It’s been proved time and time again that when the Greater Des Moines community comes together to back a good idea, be it building the nation’s largest skatepark or a transformational project like Central Iowa …
By GREG EDWARDS | Feb 25, 2020
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Nine ways to make your workday better

In the book “Eat Sleep Work Repeat,” Bruce Daisley, a former Twitter executive who has also worked for Google and YouTube, suggests that we could bring back satisfaction to our work by alleviating some of …
By EMILY BARSKE | Feb 21, 2020
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Bunker Labs to open Des Moines chapter

Bunker Labs, a national nonprofit helping veteran, military spousal and active military entrepreneurs, is launching a new chapter in Des Moines, the organization announced Thursday. The Des Moines chapter’s volunteer city leader is Bernie Stone. …
By BPC Staff | Feb 21, 2020
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