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DMACC, MidAmerican unveil new Energy Park at Ankeny campus

Kathryn Kunert of MidAmerican Energy speaks during a ceremony to unveil DMACC’s new Energy Park at its Ankeny campus on Wednesday. Photo by Michael Crumb

 

Des Moines Area Community College celebrated its new Energy Park …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 1, 2021
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Fort Dodge winery wins ‘best of show’ among sweet Rosés in international competition

Des Moines Register: Iowa may not be wine country, but that didn’t stop the state from producing what one competition named the best sweet Rosé of the year in an international wine competition earlier this month. …
By BPC Staff | Jun 30, 2021
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Iowa Supreme Court upholds law barring Planned Parenthood from sex education grants

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a 2019 law that blocks federal funds from Planned Parenthood to provide young Iowans with sex education curriculum, overturning a district court decision that ruled that law …
By BPC Staff | Jun 30, 2021
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Iowa Supreme Court rules against Godfrey in lawsuit against Branstad

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Supreme Court ruled today that former Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Christopher Godfrey has no claims against former Gov. Terry Branstad or his administration, ending a longtime discrimination lawsuit and overturning a $1.5 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 30, 2021
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Year of pandemic proves big winner for Iowa Lottery sales

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa’s lottery proved to be the ticket for homebound adults starving for entertainment options during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lottery officials said Tuesday they are on track to smash all of …
By BPC Staff | Jun 30, 2021
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Des Moines’ Simon Estes Amphitheater closed until 2024

Axios Des Moines: The Simon Estes Amphitheater won’t reopen for another three years despite crews this month completing a $727,000 flood repair project at the venue, Des Moines Parks director Ben Page said Tuesday. Construction projects …
By BPC Staff | Jun 30, 2021
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After announcing plans to turn to a third-party nonprofit to conduct police de-escalation training nearly a month ago, the Des Moines City Council approved a contract Monday night that solidifies training plans for the Des Moines Police Department valued at about $148,000.

Des Moines Register: Polk County supervisors today chose a new towing company for the sheriff’s office and the county after a series of complaints, including allegations of predatory practices, against the current contract holder. Supervisors Chair …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2021
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Des Moines City Council approves police de-escalation training contract

Des Moines Register: After announcing plans to turn to a third-party nonprofit to conduct police de-escalation training nearly a month ago, the Des Moines City Council approved a contract Monday night that solidifies training plans for …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2021
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Only 12% of Iowa nursing homes meet vaccine standard

Iowa Capital Dispatch: Only 50 of Iowa’s 409 nursing homes are reporting that three-quarters or more of their workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19, newly disclosed records show. That means 88% of Iowa’s nursing homes have …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2021
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Heated Des Moines City Council meeting leads to one arrest

Des Moines Register: For the second meeting in a row, members of Des Moines City Council and community organizers butted heads at an in-person city council meeting, this time resulting in one of the city’s residents …
By BPC Staff | Jun 29, 2021