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Leaders Survey 2020: Problems illuminated by pandemic, yet resilience still evident

When pulling together the results of our 2020 Leaders Survey, I was not surprised to see that answers were in some ways quite different from last year. This year has simply been an outlier. 

Our …
By BPC Staff | Nov 24, 2020
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$40 million renovation of Hippee Building complete

Before a $40 million restoration project could begin on a century-plus-old historic downtown Des Moines building, its interior had to be gutted.  


The demolition uncovered numerous surprises.


Hardwood maple floors were discovered underneath carpeting on …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Nov 19, 2020
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A Closer Look: Mike Upah

Mike Upah feels as if he’s simply moving from one side of the table to the other in his new role as director of Ames Seed Capital, which provides seed capital to startup companies. Upah …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 19, 2020
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Changing systems, lifting barriers to health equity

For the past five years, Suzanne Mineck’s team at the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation has been working to develop, fund and expand initiatives to identify and address negative social determinants of health that contribute to and …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Nov 19, 2020
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Business Record 11-20-20

Changing systems, lifting barriers to health equity 

Focus: Health Care

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By BPC Staff | Nov 19, 2020
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Business Record 11-13-20

Fearless: Be more. Fear less.

Focus: Fearless

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By BPC Staff | Nov 19, 2020
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The answer to food insecurity is found in fight against poverty

Food insecurity is closely rooted in other issues of poverty, and the issues must be addressed together if solutions to food insecurity are to be found, according to people on the front lines of the …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 18, 2020
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Reflecting on the 21-Day Equity Challenge

The 21-Day Equity Challenge, an initiative of the United Way of Central Iowa, was a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. The 21 …
By EMILY BARSKE | Nov 18, 2020
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Three words to avoid burnout: No Meetings Week

Eight months into this pandemic, our attention spans may be forgivably short during the day. Perhaps after an hour or two in the zone of work, you’ve also been frustrated to hit pause for one …
By KATE HAYDEN | Nov 17, 2020
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Women in Retail

After a spring marked by the closure of retail businesses, many have reopened in one form or another. As we approach the end of 2020, owners have adapted and are looking toward recovery for their …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | News Intern | Nov 12, 2020