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Democrats set to vote on presidential calendar, likely bumping Iowa

Des Moines Register: National Democrats are poised to upend decades of political precedent this week as they gather in Washington, D.C., to vote on a new presidential nominating calendar — one that is expected to bump …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2022
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Sammons Financial CEO receives Drake alumni award

Drake University’s school of actuarial science and risk management has presented the 2022 Stuart Klugman Distinguished Alumni Award to Esfand Dinshaw, CEO of Sammons Financial Group. The award is named after Stuart Klugman, who was …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2022
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Veridian Credit Union awards $38,000 to 20 nonprofits for Giving Tuesday

Through its annual Spark the Spirit campaign, Veridian Credit Union awarded $38,000 to 20 nonprofits across Iowa and eastern Nebraska in celebration of Giving Tuesday. Veridian employees nominated their favorite local nonprofits, then public voting …
By BPC Staff | Nov 29, 2022
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Prairie Meadows awards $20K grant to Oakridge Neighborhood preschool

Prairie Meadows awarded a $20,000 Betterment Grant to help fund the renovation and installation of synthetic play-safe turf on the playground at Oakridge Neighborhood’s Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool. The newly refurbished playground will …
By BPC Staff | Nov 28, 2022
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Ankeny Fire Department asks for help in toy donations

The Ankeny Fire Department is asking for the community’s help to make sure that children in need can celebrate Christmas through the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign. The fire department will hold a …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 23, 2022
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9 leadership ideas from this year’s 90 Ideas lineup

Take a look at nine leadership ideas shared as part of our 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event. Check out all of the speakers and their full lists of ideas at businessrecord.com/90ideas. 
– Emily Barske, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 22, 2022
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Looking for a good book on business? Check out these DMPL recommendations

Editor’s note: As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 18, 2022
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Survey measuring economic impact of arts and culture

A survey is underway to measure the economic impact arts have in Iowa.

The survey, being conducted in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, is being organized by …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 17, 2022
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Celebrate Iowa Gala set for Dec. 9

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs will host its Celebrate Iowa Gala on Dec. 9 to raise funds for the State Historical Society of Iowa. According to a news release, the gala, in its 11th …
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2022
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7 takeaways from the 2022 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference

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By EMILY KESTEL | Nov 16, 2022