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8 takeaways from our Power Breakfast on corporate responsibility

Watch the event on Facebook Live | View photos from the event

From inclusion to sustainability to political influence, businesses today are expected to focus on much more than profits. Our corporate social responsibility discussion focused on …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: The scoop on the baby formula shortage

On a Sunday morning in 1993, our phone rang just after 5 a.m. It was a friend from church telling us that the levees surrounding the Des Moines Water Works plant had been breached and …

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Engage with Asian culture

As executive director of the Iowa Asian Alliance since 2014, Nu Huynh (pronounced Hwin) is dedicated to supporting Iowa’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Largely staffed by volunteers, the nonprofit organization serves as an advocate and partner…
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Confluence, Big Grove breweries win gold, silver medals at World Beer Cup

Des Moines Register: Confluence Brewing Co. of Des Moines won first place in the Bohemian-style pilsner category at the 2022 World Beer Cup, for its Over the Ivy Czech-style pilsner. Big Grove Brewery won silver in …

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United Way of Central Iowa releases Community Report, presents Live United Awards

Sean Vicente, United Way of Central Iowa board chair, and Grant Kvalheim, president and CEO of Athene USA, accepting the Spirit of Central Iowa Award, which was awarded to Athene at Monday’s Live United celebration. Photo …

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Results of Community Health Needs Assessment released

Nearly 20% of Polk County residents skipped prescription drug doses to save money last year, with more than 15% saying transportation was an obstacle in getting to a doctor’s appointment, according to a survey designed …

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Junior Achievement receives $15,000 grant from Variety

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa received a $15,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity that allowed nearly 200 students to experience JA BizTown this school year. The contribution gave students within the Des Moines …

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FemCity Des Moines conference announced

FemCity Des Moines will host a one-day conference later this fall, Erin Huiatt, the organization’s president, announced. The Beyond Business Conference will provide a platform for women and gender-nonconforming people to share their knowledge and …

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Fight for Air Climb raises more than $187,000

On Saturday, 425 participants raised more than $187,000 in the American Lung Association in Iowa’s Fight for Air Climb, presented by EMC Insurance Cos., held at Principal Park. Participants of all climbing levels made the …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Portland sports bar draws attention to inequity in televised women’s sports

We have all spent time watching a game with friends at a bar, so when I stumbled upon this story in the the Guardian early on Mother’s Day morning it got me thinking about something I had …