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Public market at Social Club on hold, board announces after initial due diligence

A public market at the Des Moines Social Club venue has been put on hold after initial due diligence, leaders announced today.


A Des Moines Social Club Transition Board of Directors was established in November …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 8, 2020
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Des Moines Community Playhouse begins production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the drama “The Diary of Anne Frank” Jan. 24-Feb 9. The script draws from previously unpublished parts of Anne Frank’s real-life diary as Anne and three family members hide in …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2020
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Secretary of state launches digital outreach efforts to survivors of human trafficking

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the launch of a new digital outreach effort to inform survivors of human trafficking and stalking about resources available to them. Two videos promoting the Safe at Homeconfidentiality program will …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2020
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RAGBRAI, in mea culpa over past philanthropic practices, commits more to Iowa charities

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Following a messy few months for one of Iowa’s iconic institutions, RAGBRAI has committed to give more than $300,000 to Iowa communities and charities this year and $1 million a year within the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2020
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Political ad spending in Iowa already near level for entire 2016 caucus season

Des Moines Register: With the caucuses about a month away, Iowa has already been drenched with nearly as much political ad spending as it saw throughout the 2016 cycle. More than $45 million worth of political …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2020
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Homeless shelter proposed at former Des Moines school


Hope Ministries has submitted an offer to buy a former elementary school at 3800 E. Douglas St. The structure, which had been used by a church, would be converted to a shelter for women and …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jan 6, 2020
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Central Iowans with DirecTV miss NFL playoff game after Hearst agreement expires

Des Moines Register: DirecTV customers in Central Iowa couldn’t watch an NFL playoff game on the service Saturday night and are missing other CBS programming. The agreement between DirecTV and Hearst Television, which owns Des Moines’ …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2020
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Des Moines Global Shapers opens applications to young professionals

Young professionals ages 20-30 can apply to join the Des Moines Global Shapers through Jan. 31, the organization announced this week. The initiative, led by the World Economic Forum, offers opportunity for members to volunteer …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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World Food Prize Foundation honors Iowa State University with the Borlaug Medallion

The World Food Prize Foundation presented Iowa State University with the Norman E. Borlaug Medallion. Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn presented the award as his last act as president of the foundation. The award recognizes world …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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Delta Dental of Iowa contributes $30,000 to children’s vision health nonprofits

Delta Dental of Iowa, which also offers vision insurance through DeltaVision, has contributed $30,000 to three Iowa nonprofit organizations that specifically support children’s vision health: Prevent Blindness Iowa, Vision to Learn and Iowa KidSight. Prevent Blindness Iowa works directly …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020