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Best of the West Awards announced

The annual Best of the West Awards celebrate the best people, places and things in West Des Moines. Winners announced last week will be honored at an award ceremony on Nov. 29. The awards are …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 8, 2022
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Dogtown Lights announces second annual kickoff event

The Dogtown Lights second annual kickoff event will take place just east of Drake University starting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12, and lights will be displayed all winter long. Dogtown Lights begins with a …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 7, 2022
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FemCity Des Moines announces new initiative

FemCity Des Moines announced a new initiative called “Fems Give Back.” The initiative is a partnership between FemCity Des Moines and Trixie’s Salon & Spa that will be set up like the organization’s First Friday …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 7, 2022
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Homemakers donates $10,000 to Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Homemakers Furniture, based in Urbandale, donated $10,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The company pledged a portion of each sale made from Oct. 13 to Nov. 2 …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 7, 2022
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By Degrees Foundation announces new award

The By Degrees Foundation has created the Middleton Award for Children’s Advocacy to recognize community members who have positively changed the trajectory of children’s lives through education, advocacy, mentoring or other means. The award is …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2022
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DMARC issues call for help after setting all-time single-day record in food pantry network

The Des Moines Area Religious Council is seeking food and funds as it continues to serve record numbers of people in its food pantry network. They’re also seeking volunteers.

The call for help followed the …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 4, 2022
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Iowa Department of Human Rights accepting nominations for MLK awards

The Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans is seeking nominations for two awards that honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The MLK Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to …
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2022
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Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center changes name

After 50 years, the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center has changed its name to “Mind and Spirit Counseling Center.” While the organization has a new name, its leaders say they have the same mission, people …
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2022
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Jack Trice 100-Year Commemoration is Nov. 4

An Iowa State University committee is inviting the public to the opening ceremony for the Jack Trice 100-Year Commemoration. Trice was an Iowa State College football player who became the first African American athlete for …
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2022
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Holmes Murphy Foundation contributes $100K to nonprofits

Holmes Murphy announced it has contributed $100,000 to 27 nonprofit organizations across the country, including seven in Iowa, through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. The program allows employees to select 501(c)(3) or nonprofit organizations …
By BPC Staff | Oct 31, 2022
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