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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why dollar stores are so popular

More than 34,000 dollar stores are in U.S., including several dozen in Central Iowa. In fact, there are more dollar store locations than CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and Target combined, according to Zachary Crockett of the Hustle, …

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Old and new traditions take hold in Des Moines again

The COVID-19 pandemic altered many of Des Moines’ activities and entertainment options that we hold dear as traditions. For this year’s photo issue, we wanted to show some of the old and new traditions bringing …

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NOTEBOOK: DMARC report details impact of food insecurity on people of color

People of color in Central Iowa experience food insecurity at disproportionately higher levels than others, according to a recent report by the Des Moines Area Religious Council that details just how much more frequently people …

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NOTEBOOK: Des Moines nonprofit ArtForce Iowa to go 100% virtual after move from Social Club

Christine Her firmly believes in managing risks. 


I spoke recently with Her, who has led ArtForce Iowa as its executive director for almost five years, for a story that I’m working on about food insecurity. …

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Solidarity, not charity: A Look at Mutual Aid in Iowa

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A Closer Look: Jo Christine Miles

After her husband accepted a position in Des Moines in the fall of 2019, Jo Christine Miles was at first doubtful that Iowa’s capital city would provide any opportunities that fit her background and education. …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: More millennials living paycheck to paycheck than other generations

According to this story from Business Insider, 70% of millennials, or those who will turn 25 to 40 this year, say they are living paycheck to paycheck. While 54% of Americans reported that they were living …

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NOTEBOOK: Business Record receives national recognition, awards from industry association

The Business Record was nationally recognized with three awards from the industry association of leading business publications on Wednesday.

Our mission to help businesses do business better is driven by supporting our community and state. …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Survey by indexed annuity consortium turns up surprising twists on retirement knowledge

Nearly one-third of American workers said the pandemic delayed their plans for retirement, according to a new survey by the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council. “The pandemic has impacted the way Americans are planning, saving, and living in …

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Nurses on demand

One year ago Dr. Joel Ward recalled standing on a hospital floor unit, watching his colleagues at MercyOne Medical Center endure the height of the COVID-19 emergency in health care. 

 

“You know practically everybody …