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Lawsuit alleges Des Moines Radio Group manager sexually harassed employees

Des Moines Register: A former employee of Des Moines Radio Group claims her manager harassed and discriminated against female workers, and that the company fired her after she protested to senior executives. The ex-employee makes her …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2022
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2 rival Storm Lake newspapers become one following purchase

Associated Press: A 32-year rivalry between two Storm Lake newspapers has ended after the Storm Lake Times Co. recently purchased the Pilot-Tribune from Hallmark II Publishing of Charles City. The terms of the sale, announced Friday, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2022
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Fareway, Murphy Family Foundation box up spring meal kits at Food Bank of Iowa

Volunteers from Fareway helped pack 2,000 meal kits at the Food Bank of Iowa on Wednesday to help Iowans facing food insecurity. They were joined by the Murphy Family Foundation, which donated $100,000 to the …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2022
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Reynolds launches $100M Destination Iowa fund for community projects

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a $100 million investment aimed at bolstering the quality of life in Iowa’s communities and attracting visitors and new residents to the state. The new effort, called Destination Iowa, will …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 6, 2022
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By EMILY KESTEL | Apr 6, 2022
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Berger signs charitable ambassador partnership with John Deere Classic

Deere & Co. announced it has teamed up with professional golfer Daniel Berger for a multiyear charitable ambassador partnership that will include charitable collaborations and branding on his golf bag. Berger, who is ranked No. 21 in …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 6, 2022
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DMACC names Wittstruck first director of diversity, equity and inclusion

Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck has been hired as the director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Des Moines Area Community College. Her more than 12 years of experience in organizational management and development of DEI …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2022
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ChildServe’s Bubble Ball raises $740,000 for new JoJo’s Pediatric Rehab Unit

ChildServe raised a record $740,000 during its 12th annual Bubble Ball, with proceeds going to fund technology and equipment in its new Jojo’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit, scheduled to open this summer. The Bubble Ball was held …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2022
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Neumann Brothers announces Neumann Heart Fund

Des Moines-based contractor Neumann Brothers has announced its 2022 charitable initiative, the Neumann Heart Fund. This year the fund will donate $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations focused on first responders, military and veterans, poverty and hunger, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2022
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FemCity Des Moines to host networking event

FemCity Des Moines will host its Meet FemCity Des Moines networking event at Jasper Winery on April 21. The event is an opportunity for women in business and entrepreneurial-spirited women to hear from members, according …
By BPC Staff | Apr 4, 2022