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Nominations open for Borlaug Award; World Food Prize winner to be named Thursday

The World Food Prize Foundation is accepting nominations for the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application. The award, endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation, recognizes science-based achievements in international agriculture and food production by …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2022
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UnityPoint Health Des Moines announces recipient of 2021 Making a Difference Award

UnityPoint Health Des Moines has announced that Janell Smith is the recipient of its 2021 Making a Difference Award. The award recognizes UnityPoint employees who have made continued, outstanding contributions to patients, families and team members, and …
By BPC Staff | May 3, 2022
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$1M Wells Fargo grant supports Evelyn K. Davis Center, Drake University small business programs

Representatives from Wells Fargo, the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families and Drake University gathered at the Evelyn K. Davis Center today for the announcement of two $500,000 grants from Wells Fargo. Photo by Dan …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | May 3, 2022
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Power Breakfast preview: When should businesses speak up or take action?

We’ve seen countless examples of leaders of businesses speaking up or taking action related to social issues or current events in the past few years.

Business leaders may find themselves thrust further into the political fray after Politico reported that …
By EMILY BARSKE | May 3, 2022
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Community Foundation announces largest gift ever with $45M from Macomber estate

The Community Foundation has received the largest gift in its history — $45 million that will create endowments benefiting eight local organizations.

The gift, by lifelong Des Moines residents Harriet and Locke Macomber, was announced …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | May 2, 2022
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May 6: DMACC Automotive Collision Technology program hosting second roll-in event

Des Moines Area Community College is holding the second annual Automotive Collision Technology Program Roll-In on May 6 from 4-8 p.m. The event is family-friendly and open to all car makes, years and stages of …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2022
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Valle Drive-In owner unsure when theater will open for 2022 season after storm damage

Des Moines Register:  The owner of Iowa’s oldest drive-in movie theater, located in Newton, said he’s unsure when it’ll open for the 2022 season after the property was damaged during March 5’s deadly storm. Jeff …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2022
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Art Festival’s Seat at the Table to focus on Latino heritage influence on art

The Des Moines Arts Festival will feature Latino heritage and its influence on American art and culture during its A Seat at the Table program, scheduled for Tuesday. The virtual conversation is scheduled from 11:30 …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2022
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NAMI Iowa hosting Beautiful Minds fundraiser, mental health awareness events

NAMI Iowa will host its fifth annual Beautiful Minds fundraiser on May 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Des Moines University for a conversation about the stigma around mental illness. Additionally, the reception will be the …
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2022
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WATCH: Fearless Focus on women in leadership

Thanks to all those who tuned in to our first Fearless Focus event of the year on leadership yesterday! If you missed it, you can catch this replay.

The latest data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shows …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2022