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A Closer Look: Rubén Vázquez

Rubén Vázquez is the United Way of Central Iowa’s first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and started the position last month. He has more than 20 years of experience in social justice, advocacy and …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Oct 25, 2022
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Knous named co-chair of advisory group serving community foundation leaders

Kristi Knous, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, has been named co-chair of the Council on Foundations’ Community Foundation Advisory Group. The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit, membership association for grantmaking …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 24, 2022
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Reggie’s Sleepout returns to in-person format Oct. 29

Reggie’s Sleepout, an annual event raising funds and awareness for Iowa youths experiencing homelessness, will return as an in-person event for the first time in two years on Oct. 29 at Drake Stadium. The event …
By BPC Staff | Oct 21, 2022
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$50K raised during Great Outdoors Foundation’s Wild Prairie Showdown

The Great Outdoors Foundation raised $50,000 during its recent Wild Prairie Showdown, the organization’s annual dinner where three local philanthropists, or champions, compete for the title of Most Valuable Philanthropist by raising the most money for their …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2022
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Introducing Lead DSM

Editor’s note: The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute rebranded at the end of September, becoming Lead DSM. This contributed feature compiled by the organization’s staff discusses the past, present and future of the organization, which …
By BPC Staff | Oct 19, 2022
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ICON, Bravo collaborate to create public art along Central Iowa waterways

Bravo Greater Des Moines and ICON Water Trails are collaborating to connect public art with regional waterways in Central Iowa. According to a news release, the two nonprofit organizations are investing in a $500,000, two-year …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 18, 2022
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Des Moines Playhouse announces $3.5M campaign for children’s theater improvements

The Des Moines Playhouse has announced its $3.5 million Tomorrow Begins Today campaign to make improvements to its Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre.

Through the capital campaign, announced Monday, the Playhouse will expand educational and production …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 18, 2022
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Catch Des Moines honors contributions to tourism, hospitality in Central Iowa

Several businesses and individuals were recognized Wednesday evening for their work in support of the Central Iowa tourism and hospitality industry during Catch Des Moines’ annual celebration. The awards recognized businesses and individuals for their …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2022
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Prairie Meadows awards $20K grant to Boys & Girls Club’s Feeding the Future Program

Prairie Meadows has awarded a $20,000 Community Betterment Grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa to help fund the club’s Feeding the Future Program. Tony Timm, CEO of the Boys & Girls …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2022
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#MeToo and reflections on male allyship

The #MeToo movement is often associated with the downfall of powerful men who for too long abused their authority and influence to harass or assault others, often women. But the movement also gave rise to …
By EMILY BARSKE | Oct 12, 2022