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Wellmark Foundation grant apps open

The Wellmark Foundation is now accepting applications for its Matching Assets to Community Health small grants through June 7. The grants are for up to $25,000 and must be matched at 50%. Projects could include …
By BPC Staff | May 7, 2019
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Majority of attorneys general seek FCC action against robocalls, call spoofing

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission to take further action to stop the growing proliferation of illegal robocalls and spoofing. The attorneys …
By BPC Staff | May 7, 2019
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2019 Women of Achievement honorees announced

Women Lead Change has announced the 2019 class of honorees for the Women of Achievement Awards to be celebrated at the Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge in Des Moines on June 8. The three newest …
By BPC Staff | May 6, 2019
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Symphony announces Water Works series

Details have been announced for the Des Moines Symphony’s planned pops concert series at the new Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park. The first concert, July 14, will feature Renee Elise Goldsberry of “Hamilton” fame, …
By BPC Staff | May 6, 2019
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Facebook partners with Scratch Cupcakery, 49 other bakeries to launch birthday feature

Scratch Cupcakery in West Des Moines is one of 50 bakeries across the U.S. partnering with Facebook on May 10 to launch a new feature called Birthday Stories on the social media platform. From 9:30 a.m. …
By BPC Staff | May 6, 2019
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Leadership Institute honors six

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute next week will recognize six community leaders for exemplary service, giving them the Distinguished Leadership Award. Receiving the honor May 15 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown will be:
Pat Boddy, RDG Planning & …
By BPC Staff | May 6, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: ‘Mentor’ recalls Rosenfield’s love of Grinnell College, Des Moines

Lovers of investment intrigue, Grinnell College, Younkers and Des Moines development should be interested in “Mentor: Life and Legacy of Joe Rosenfield,” a new book about Younkers chief, Grinnell alum and trustee, businessman, lawyer, and philanthropist Joe …
By PERRY BEEMAN | May 3, 2019
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Downtown Farmers’ Market opens Saturday

The Downtown Farmers’ Market opens its season at 7 a.m. Saturday for a run that ends Oct. 26. The market is open through noon each Saturday. Covering nine city blocks in the Court Avenue district, …
By BPC Staff | May 3, 2019
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Des Moines lands national speech, debate tourney

The 2021 National Speech & Debate Tournament will be held in Des Moines. The event is expected to draw nearly 10,000 students, teachers/coaches, educators and parents. The event is expected to be a $9.2 million …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2019
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Principal Charity Classic gift provides cardiac-imaging machine for Mercy Children’s

MercyOne Des Moines announced that a state-of-the-art echocardiography machine has arrived in the Pediatric Cardiac Care Suite at MercyOne Children’s Hospital. The device, which cost $217,000, was made possible by a $95,000 gift from the …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2019