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Young Professionals Connection kicks off 2012 at People’s Court

The Young Professionals Connection will kick off 2012 with a party at People’s Court, 216 Court Ave., on Jan. 20.

The enent will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and includes prizes, free food, drink …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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New website helps couples tying the knot

Engaged couples looking for help planning their nuptials can now get help from DSMbride.com, a new site that debuted on Dec. 1. The site aims to serve as an organized, complete online resource filled with …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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Des Moines Social Club ringing in the New Year

The Des Moines Social Club’s third annual The Bash will feature live music, DJs and dance performances on New Year’s Eve. Pre-sale tickets are available online and are $18 through Dec. 25, $20 on Dec. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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Housing effort gets Wells Fargo grant

Housing effort gets Wells Fargo grant The Affordable Housing Network in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a $100,000 grant from a Wells Fargo & Co. initiative to help stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods, the Cedar Rapids…
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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Jewish Federation donates to DMARC

Jewish Federation donates to DMARC In the wake of news of unprecedented community need, the Des Moines Jewish Federation delivered a cash gift of $10,000 to the DMARC Food Pantry Network to bolster its outreach…
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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United Way donates $50,000 to DMARC for holiday meals

United Way donates $50,000 to DMARC for holiday meals United Way of Central Iowa announced that it will direct $50,000 to provide food for families during the holidays. The funds will assist the 12 pantries…
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2011
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Lyn named Great Ape Trust’s interim director

Lyn named Great Ape Trust’s interim director  The Great Ape Trust has named Heidi Lyn, a leading primate researcher from the University of Southern Mississippi, as its interim director. Lyn, an associate professor, first collaborated…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2011
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Business Volunteer Council to meet

Business Volunteer Council to meet  The governor’s office and the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service will host a Business Volunteer Council meeting on Jan. 10 to discuss how they can help accelerate volunteering in the…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2011
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Young Women’s Resource Center announces speakers in SmartTalk series

Young Women’s Resource Center announces speakers in SmartTalk series   The Young Women’s Resource Center, a charity sponsor for the 2012 SmartTalk series, announces five upcoming celebrity speaking events at the Civic Center of Greater…
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2011
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Kemin auction tops $57,000 for shelter

Kemin auction tops $57,000 for shelter Kemin Industries Inc. raised more than $57,000 for Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) during its 12th annual YESS Charity Auction on Dec. 9. The money raised during the…
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2011