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A Closer Look: Octavius Evans

The nonprofit Black Excellence Iowa was formed to connect the local Black community, especially students, with opportunities that otherwise might be difficult to obtain because of racial disparities. 

In October, the Des Moines-based nonprofit hired …
By Emily Barske Wood | Jul 12, 2024
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Des Moines Art Center to host conversation with 3 Iowa creatives on racial diversity

Artist b. Robert Moore, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and artist-activist Jordan Weber will participate in a panel discussion on growing up in Iowa at 3 p.m. July 28 at the Des Moines Art Center. The three …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 9, 2024
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Jim Blessman to receive 2024 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Award

The World Food Prize Foundation announced that it will honor Iowa native Dr. Jim Blessman with the 2024 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Award. The award will be presented to Blessman for the work of …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 8, 2024
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Urbandale City Council adopts new flag

The Urbandale City Council officially adopted the new city flag during last week’s council meeting. The flag, which features six of the letter “U” in light blue and white intertwined to form a star on …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 8, 2024
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Business Record reporters share top stories from first half of 2024

As 2024 reaches its halfway mark, we asked our reporters to share one or more of the notable stories from their beats from the first six months of the year. Here’s what they shared:

Sarah…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 5, 2024
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Send-off party planned for DeClerck ahead of World Ultimate Championships

Dylan DeClerck, the co-founder of nonprofit Can Play and a past Business Record Forty Under 40 honoree, is set to compete with Team USA in the mixed division of the World Ultimate Championships, planned for …
By Emily Barske Wood | Jul 3, 2024
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West Des Moines chamber to host YURtern Alumni Social

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce announced it will invite alumni of its professional development program, YURtern, to celebrate the program’s seventh year. More than 1,300 student interns have been part of the program …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 2, 2024
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Merle Hay Mall keeps eye on arena project despite Bucs’ withdrawal from talks

A digital rendering shows what a Des Moines Buccaneers area would have looked like at Merle Hay Mall. The hockey team notified the mall and city leaders that it has withdrawn from negotiations for the…
By Michael Crumb | Jul 2, 2024
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Vendor list announced for 2024 World Food & Music Festival

The vendor list for the World Food & Music Festival was announced recently in a news release. This year’s festival will feature 59 food vendors from 30 countries, including 15 new vendors and six vendors …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 2, 2024
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DSM Fellowship Program announces graduates of 2024 cohort

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced the 2024 graduating class of the DSM Fellowship Program, a professional development initiative aimed at attracting, developing and retaining young talent. The program involves young professionals with up to …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 28, 2024