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Businesses share ideas in volunteer council


A group of area businesses wants to increase the collaboration between companies that put an emphasis on volunteering in Greater Des Moines.

The Business Volunteer Council, founded by 12 area companies along with United Way …
By KYLE OPPENHUIZEN | Oct 21, 2011
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Second annual “Champagne and Chocolate” tickets now on sale

The public can meet Stephanie Jutila, the new president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, at the Friends’ Second Annual Champagne and Chocolate Party on Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2011
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High Trestle Trail bridge to be on 2012 Iowa Travel Guide

The Iowa Tourism Office announced that the new High Trestle Trail bridge near Madrid will be featured on the cover of the 2012 Iowa Travel Guide. Starting Sept. 19, Facebook users could vote for their …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2011
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The Big Question: Do women have enough opportunities to serve on boards?

On Oct. 19, Des Moines played host to Women in the Boardroom, a national executive leadership event designed to help women prepare for board service. The event featured the CEO of Barbican Enterprises, Barbara Lukavsky; …
By BPC Staff | Oct 19, 2011
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Speedway Foundation surpasses $250,000 mark

The Iowa Speedway Foundation announced today that it has surpassed the $250,000 fund-raising mark. Since its inception in 2007, the foundation has raised $261,257. Race fan participation in track-sponsored philanthropy events helped the organization reach …
By BPC Staff | Oct 19, 2011
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Liz Kruidenier: A lasting impact

As a middle-aged woman, Liz Kruidenier turned a passion for constitutional law she developed through her involvement with the Iowa League of Women Voters into a career. It wasn’t until 1973 that Kruidenier, now 85, …
By dsm Magazine | Oct 19, 2011
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Kruidenier passes away at 85

Elizabeth Kruidenier passed away early this morning in her South Side home. The 85-year-old civil rights advocate had been battling cancer since a diagnosis in July.

 

Kruidenier was a founding member of the Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Oct 19, 2011
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Bravo releases Community Cultural Plan

Bravo releases Community Cultural Plan Bravo Greater Des Moines yesterday released its final Cultural Plan to grow arts and culture in Des Moines.   The purpose of the plan is to identify and describe the…
By BPC Staff | Oct 18, 2011
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Big 12 Athletic Director Compen$ation

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By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2011
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World Food Prize ceremony tonight

World Food Prize ceremony tonight   The World Food Prize’s Laureate Award Ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. tonight at the Iowa State Capitol. The event is invitation-only but will be broadcast on Iowa…
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2011