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Guest Opinion: Immigrants drive economic vitality in D.M. restaurant scene

Immigration has always been an important topic, but in recent years its impact has dominated headlines, all levels of government and nearly every major American industry.


As a professional chef who has worked in the …
By AMANDA RIORDAN | Apr 11, 2019
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KCCI reporter recognized for reporting on social issues

KCCI anchor and reporter Rheya Spigner is being recognized by the Greenlee School of Journalism at Iowa State University for her reporting on social issues. Spigner has been leading KCCI’s Project CommUNITY initiative by focusing …
By BPC Staff | Apr 11, 2019
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Report couples healthy global diet, sustainable food supply

The way the world is producing the food we eat today is undermining the resources that future populations will need to feed an increasingly crowded world, according to a panel of experts who gathered recently …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Apr 11, 2019
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A social enterprise, not just a handout

Melissa O’Neil says you are likely to see more programs like those of Central Iowa Shelter & Services, where homeless people come to get a meal, training, a job and a bed.


The nonprofit runs …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Apr 11, 2019
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Special Grammys ceremony will honor Grassley for his role in Music Modernization Act

Des Moines Register: The 16th annual Grammys on the Hill, a special ceremony held by the Grammys in Washington, D.C., is set to honor Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley for his pivotal role the Music Modernization Act …
By BPC Staff | Apr 10, 2019
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Hoyt Sherman Place project receives $200K from Polk supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has approved a $200,000 grant toward an effort to raise $3.5 million for renovations to Hoyt Sherman Place, according to a release. The project — Hoyt Sherman Place: The …
By BPC Staff | Apr 10, 2019
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Iowa legislators earmark $1 million for study of what to do with State Historical Building

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Iowa House earmarked $1 million for a State Historical Building Task Force to look at alternatives to spending as much as $50 million to repair the State Historical Building. The task force …
By BPC Staff | Apr 10, 2019
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May 23: genYP CEO Panel

Host: Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
About: Make connections that count. The CEO Panel is designed to connect young professionals with successful and interesting individuals in the Des Moines region. Panelists will include:
Steve Lacy, former …
By BPC Staff | Apr 9, 2019
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Best-selling YA author Anderson to speak in West Des Moines

A New York Times best-selling teen and young adult (YA) author will visit West Des Moines students as part of the school district’s reading initiative, WDMCS Reads. Laurie Halse Anderson, whose award-winning titles include “Speak” …
By BPC Staff | Apr 9, 2019
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Leadership Institute graduates 29

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute has graduated 29 Community Connect participants. They are: Caryline Clark, Nick Crosse, Raul Cunarro, Catlin Curry, Dan Fitzgerald, Lee Hollatz, Rachelle Hunt Russian, Sarah Jaschen, Mike Jefferson, Lauren Johnson, Jacob Kuperman, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 9, 2019
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