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NOTEBOOK: Fitness expert produces training videos for DAM to DSM racers

Runners preparing for the reincarnated DAM to DSM 20-kilometer road race on June 1 will have access to training videos aimed at helping people run their best race. The videos are being produced by a …
By JOE GARDYASZ | May 2, 2019
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NOTEBOOK: How to eat 10,000 marshmallows, and other wisdom from Sen. Chuck Grassley

During a question-answer session with insurance industry professionals at the end of last week’s Global Insurance Symposium, Sen. Chuck Grassley had a few memorable lines, turning on the folksy Iowa charm as he does best. …
By JOE GARDYASZ | May 2, 2019
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Iowa’s Best Burger for 2019 can be found in Oskaloosa

Des Moines Register: It’s official: The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association announced that the winner of their annual Best Burger in Iowa contest is Wood Iron Grille in Oskaloosa. Wood Iron Grille …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2019
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Meredith to explore sale of its U.S. broadcast stations, sources say

Reuters: Meredith Corp. is preparing to explore a sale of its portfolio of local U.S. broadcast stations as it looks to streamline its business, people familiar with the matter said. Meredith is discussing its plans with …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2019
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Build with Bags grants fund projects for schools and parks

City parks and schools throughout Iowa will soon have new park benches, planters or picnic tables through funding from the Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s Build with Bags program. Fifteen Iowa communities will receive grants of …
By BPC Staff | May 1, 2019
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Ankeny wins SBA award

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Ankeny as the Iowa Small Business Community of the Year. The award recognized key programs and incentives, leveraging of resources and community support of small businesses. One success …
By BPC Staff | Apr 30, 2019
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Three D.M. Performing Arts shows nominated for Tony Awards

Three shows that Des Moines Performing Arts invested in have been nominated for Tony Awards this year. They are: “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” (12 nominations, including Best Musical), “The …
By BPC Staff | Apr 30, 2019
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Spaldings receive Order of the Knoll from ISU Foundation

The Iowa State University Foundation last week honored David and Marianne Spalding of Ames with the Order of the Knoll Faculty and Staff Award. The award was presented during the annual Distinguished Awards Celebration held …
By BPC Staff | Apr 30, 2019
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NIACC receives $300,000 National Science Foundation robotics grant

Manufacturing students at North Iowa Area Community College have the opportunity to learn about industrial robots, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant, the Mason City Globe Gazette reported. The $300,000 Advanced Technological Education grant will be …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2019
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Workers’ Memorial Day service to be held Monday at Capitol

Iowans will gather to pay tribute to those Iowans who lost their lives in 2018 while on the job at the annual Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at 11 a.m. The ceremony, which is …
By BPC Staff | Apr 26, 2019