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Casinos in Altoona, Council Bluffs fined by regulators

Radio Iowa: Two Iowa casinos will pay fines for not properly screening patrons. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona was fined $20,000 for an underage gambling violation in April, its second incident in the last …

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Iowa Events Center posts $1.9M profit

The county-owned Iowa Events Center, operated by Spectra, posted a $1.9 million profit for the 2018-19 budget year — the 14th straight year projections were exceeded.

Company representatives, who presented their results to the Polk …

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Des Moines artist sues Hy-Vee for using his mural in Super Bowl ad

Des Moines artist Chris Williams is suing Hy-Vee for copyright infringement after the grocery chain aired footage of a public mural painted by Williams as part of a commercial during the Super Bowl earlier this …

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One Iowa announces new executive director

One Iowa has named its new executive director. Daniel C. Royer was chosen in a national search and will begin leading the organization Sept. 1. He has more than 14 years of experience leading nonprofits and most …

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Comedy club to open in downtown Des Moines

Des Moines Register: A new comedy club in downtown Des Moines aims to build up local stand-up talent and elevate the metro into the next big comedy destination. Teehee’s Comedy Club will open in October at …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Hackers account for most social media login attempts

In a new study, Arkose Labs, which works to prevent fraud and abuse, found that 53% of login attempts on social media accounts  are automated break-in attempts, Fast Company reported. And it can be a bigger …

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Sept. 11: Corks for College

Host: By Degrees Foundation
About: The By Degrees Foundation’s fifth annual Corks for College supports its programing at Findley Elementary, Harding Middle and North High schools. The event will include tailgate-themed hors d’oeuvres, a hosted …

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place Saturday

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Saturday at the state Capitol. Thousands of Iowans will walk to raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer’s care and support, and to advance critical …

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Google opens voting for Impact Challenge Iowa finalists

Voting is now open for five nonprofit finalists in Google’s Impact Challenge Iowa, Google announced today. All finalists will receive $175,000. Iowans are invited to vote for the “People’s Choice” winner, who will be awarded …

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Art Center to host Sculpture Park anniversary party

The Des Moines Art Center plans a free 10th anniversary celebration for the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at the park. Faculty Lounge will play music and …